Canada’s retrofit progress and obstacles highlighted in new report
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Editor's Note 
 
The 2025 National Progress Report on Retrofitting Canada’s Homes shows positive progress on the adoption of retrofit initiatives – though major setbacks are also identified that must be addressed to get things back on track.
- Doug Picklyk, Editor
 
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