Street-level view of sensor-equipped smart streetlights and a smart kiosk along a downtown sidewalk under bright overcast light.

What Is Kansas City’s Smart City Model (and How Does It Scale to Canadian Cities)?

A smart city leverages connected sensors, data analytics, and digital infrastructure to improve municipal services, optimize resource use, and enhance quality of life for residents. Kansas City’s smart city initiative, launched in 2016 with a comprehensive streetcar corridor deployment, has become one of North America’s most studied urban technology implementations, offering Canadian municipalities a compelling blueprint for scalable digital transformation.
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An inspector’s flashlight illuminates a corner of an older home interior while a clipboard with blank pages and protective gloves suggest an asbestos survey before listing.

What You Must Know About Asbestos Survey Reporting Before Selling Your Canadian Home

When you sell house with asbestos in Canada, mandatory survey reporting requirements depend on your transaction circumstances and the age of your property. Under Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, buildings constructed before the 1990s must undergo asbestos surveys before any renovation or demolition work begins. While there’s no blanket federal requirement for surveys during routine residential sales, provincial disclosure laws demand that sellers inform buyers of any known asbestos-…