AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing Stress in Brampton: Forced sales are rising in Brampton as the downturn bites deeper than Toronto-style condo declines, with listings showing empty homes and investor bets on rental income now colliding with tighter rules for students and temporary workers. Retirement Planning Reality Check: A retirement expert warns Canadians that the first five years after leaving work can make or break outcomes—especially around one-shot decisions like when to claim CPP and OAS. Consumer Debt Pressure: More Canadians are struggling with debt, and the stories are getting familiar: credit-card spirals, avoidance, and uncertainty about where to get help. Policy Shock for Streaming: The CRTC is set to raise the streaming tax to 15% of Canadian revenues, and critics say it will flow straight into higher prices for Canadians and higher costs for creators. Youth Job Market Strain: Youth unemployment remains high, with employers still demanding experience even for entry roles—turning early career steps into a stress test. West Bank Tensions: Canada and other Western leaders are again calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion as settler violence escalates. Arctic/Defence Watch: NATO and Arctic security discussions keep sharpening, while Canada’s defence cooperation with the U.S. faces friction over spending commitments.
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