AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing & affordability spotlight: CMHC handed out about $31.7M in taxpayer-funded bonuses in 2025, including $3.5M to 79 executives, as Canadians continue to struggle with rents and mortgages. Policy & governance: Federal Liberals shut down Conservative calls for summer hearings into B.C.’s condo conversion plan, arguing details aren’t finalized. Real estate investing: Axia Real Assets launched a hostile $1.23B bid for Plaza Retail REIT, pushing the takeover conversation further into Canada’s REIT market. Infrastructure & development: Prince Albert is delaying a viaduct repair until 2027 after inspections found multiple issues; Wasaga Beach continues downtown construction that’s reshaping access for local businesses. Energy & land use: Alberta and Ontario unveiled a Northern Shield west-east oil pipeline concept, while Aamjiwnaang First Nation says it wasn’t consulted. Local construction: Redvers broke ground on a $7.7M water treatment plant upgrade to meet new standards.
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