AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTariff Pressure on Housing Builds: Ottawa is pushing to cut internal trade barriers as ministers meet in Iqaluit, aiming to speed up services, labour mobility and approvals for prefabricated homes and building materials—an issue that hits homebuilding costs when U.S. tariffs escalate. Manitoba Support Package: Manitoba announced $100M+ in targeted supports to help workers and businesses, including construction and agri-food, manage cash-flow strain from new U.S. tariff threats. Construction Costs Warning: Newfoundland and Labrador homebuilders say new tariffs will raise costs and cause delays for both renovations and new builds, worsening the housing crunch. Market Mood: A new Abacus Data poll finds housing affordability remains a top concern, while Trump and the U.S. tariff fight are now a major driver of Canadian worry. Local Real Estate Angle: A Canadian retail expert says traditional malls can still win, but owners are reshaping them into mixed-use community spaces as tenant demand shifts.
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