In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Kalen Anderson, CEO at UDI Edmonton Metro, the unified voice and expert resource for the real estate development industry in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Kalen discusses her urban planning background, her role at UDI, and her passion for housing. She highl…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Denis Jones, President and CEO of the Deveraux Group of Companies. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of commercial real estate. Denis, the President and CEO of Deveraux Group, shares his unique journey from being a doctor to becoming a successf…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Donna Monkhouse, Executive Director of the Alberta Residential Landlord Association (ALRA). Donna discusses her real estate background, ARLA’s mission to educate and advocate for landlords, and the range of services ARLA provides, such as training and resources…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Trevor Casey, Development Manager at Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation. Trevor discusses his work with the Squamish Nation, highlighting their economic development goals and recent equity partnership in real es…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Sheila Botting, Principal and President of Americas Professional Services at Avison Young. Join us as we discuss the challenges of housing affordability in Canada and the current state of the office market. We explore potential solutions, such as converting older …

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview John Baird, a retired politician and the ex-foreign Minister of Canada. John is currently a senior advisor at Bennett Jones and Eurasia Group. Join us as we delve into John’s career in politics, discussing his inspiration, challenges, and thoughts on the current s…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Randy Gladman, Senior Vice President, National Lead, and Development Advisory at Colliers. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities in real estate development. We cover the need for more affordable housing in Toronto and Vancouver, the difficulties d…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Sarah Segal, CEO of simplydbs, a company that empowers CRE decision-makers with resident and user data. The company is a trusted third-party feedback platform for commercial real estate. Join us as Sarah explains how their products, such as “Shape Your Space,” imp…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Matt Young, President and CEO of Republic Developments, a Toronto-based city builder focused on creating transformative communities that enrich the lives of those who live, work, and play together. Join us as we discuss Matt’s journey in commercial real estate, hi…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Paul Chaput, Senior Vice President at Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a company specialising in commercial real estate investment and sales, capital markets, and market research. Join us as we discuss the buyer-seller market in Alberta and Western Canada, i…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a non-partisan and non-profit association for real estate advocacy to pave the way for tomorrow’s cities. Topics covered include: Introduction and Background of Anne McMullin Purpose and Mi…

The conversation focuses on the crucial role of ESG in driving business resilience and long-term success, while also highlighting the challenges of balancing competing interests in sustainable investing, including those of lenders, insurers, investors and tenants. This episode’s guests also discuss using a data-driven decision-making process to mak…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Emily Hanna, Managing Partner of Investments at Crown Realty Partners, an integrated investment and management firm for commercial real estate. Topics covered include: Emily’s journey from a PhD in Economics to real estate Adapting to changes: Placing ESG front an…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties. Topics covered include: Starting in the real estate industry and falling in love with it Early career challenges Importance of relationships and value addition for clients Changing landscape of real estate ownership in…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Julian Schonfeldt, CIO at CAPREIT. Topics covered include: Introduction to Julian Schonfeldt Discussion on CAPREIT’s data-driven investment approach Explanation of CAPREIT’s ESG commitment and its focus on energy-efficient buildings Exploring CAPREIT’s fiduciary a…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Katie Maslechko, the CEO of the Rental Protection Fund. Topics covered include: Introduction to the Rental Protection Fund and its goals Funding and support for nonprofits and co-ops Early success and partnerships Potential federal government support Challenges wi…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with David Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Canadian Urban. Topics covered include: How Canadian Urban manages $1.2 Billion and consistently ranks #1 Why rental rates are set to skyrocket Overcoming today’s fundraising str…

Jacobs and Ivankovic cover the following topics: Over the last few years, Canada has seen more immigration to secondary or tertiary markets, and particularly in Alberta, which has been trying to attract more residents. Immigration is not only changing the number of Canadian consumers, but is also shifting how people consume products and the types o…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Andrew Joyner, Managing Director for Head of Multi-Family at Tricon Residential. Topics covered include: The effects of interest rates on apartment buildings Challenges and opportunities for rental housing developers How to survive the housing ma…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Tony Irwin, Director and Interim President at the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations (CFAA). Topics covered include: How CFAA shapes the Canadian rental housing landscape Changing the perspective toward rental housing The long road to …

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Rothschild, Analyst at Canaccord Genuity. Topics covered include: REIT valuation strategies and metrics The impact of rising interest rates on REIT valuations Retail investors and REIT prices Management’s role in REIT analysis Leverage and d…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jason Castellan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Skyline Group of Companies. Topics covered include: Jason’s transition from renting student rooms to large-scale real estate Skyline’s strategic investments in less competitive markets Th…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brad Keast, Head of Development and Construction at Dream. Topics covered include: The evolving space of the office market Transforming heritage buildings into luxury office spaces ESG strategies in commercial real estate Sustainable development …

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with John Peets, Vice President and Head of Office Leasing for Oxford Properties Group. Topics covered include: The evolution of office leasing The hybrid work revolution Why flexible schedules and quality offices are the future of work How the... The…

Last November, KingSett Capital announced the company had elevated Rob Kumer to the position of CEO while naming former CEO and founder (and previous Colliers Talks guest) Jon Love as Executive Chair of the firm. Started by Love in 2002, KingSett Capital is a leading Canadian private equity real estate firm that co-invests with institutional and ul…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jim Costello, Head of Real Estate Economics at MSCI. Topics covered include: How to value assets in a changing economic landscape The net asset value debate in Canadian real estate Overcoming hesitancy in adjusting asset values in real... The pos…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Celia Chandler, Deputy Executive Director of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. Topics covered include: How the co-op housing model works The role of nonprofits in creating new housing Challenges and solutions in co-op housing develo…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jonathan Gitlin, President and Chief Executive Officer at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. Topics covered include: The importance of diversifying portfolios in commercial real estate Construction challenges and rising costs in real estate The…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Chris Ballard, Chief Executive Officer of Passive House Canada. Topics covered include: How passive houses reduce energy usage The financial benefits of passive house buildings Why companies must accelerate the adoption of sustainable building pr…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Kenney, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT. Topics covered include: The truth about affordability in Canada’s rental market How to address the housing crisis in Canada Strategies for value creation in Canada’s apartment sector …

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Antonia Botero, Principal at MADDPROJECT. Topics covered include: Office to residential conversions challenges and opportunities The financial and architectural aspects of development Cost considerations and factors for successful office conversi…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers. Topics covered include: Colliers’ strategic expansion beyond brokerage The impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s commercial real estate market Challenges in valuing assets amid market uncertainty The rising in…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of Urban Planning and Economy for the City of Edmonton. Topics covered include: Edmonton’s success in attracting industrial and logistics investment The future of development in Edmonton Automation and innovation i…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brady Welch, Founding Partner of Slate Asset Management. Topics covered include: The four pillars of business in real estate investment Insights into asset classes and market dynamics The future of office space Real estate investments during down…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Rob Murchison, Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings. Topics covered include: Addressing technology debt in commercial buildings How data and technology drive sustainable real estate Unlocking cost reduction and decarbonization in commercial buildi…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Colin Lynch, Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management. Topics covered include: Insights into global market dynamics in 2023 and beyond Canada’s model for weathering economic and real estate cycles The role of m…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Sherry Larjani, President at Spotlight Development. Topics covered include: The affordable housing crisis Spotlight Development’s 10,000 units project of affordable housing nationwide How to make affordable housing a reality Development delays an…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Ugo Bizzarri, Chief Executive Officer at Hazelview Investments. Topics covered include: The rise of multifamily apartments The art of long-term investment in real estate development Strategic investment insights for 2024 ESG and sustainability in…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Glenn Way, President of GWL Realty Advisors, to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto. Topics covered include: Managing risk and positioning for growth in real estate The importan…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Nurit Altman, Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto. Topics covered include: Raising equity and debt in real estate Challenges and opp…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Amy Price, President at BentallGreenOak (BGO), to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto. Topics covered include: BGO’s global expansion and diversification strategies Buying and s…

In this engaging episode of the CRE podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome a prominent figure in the real estate industry, Michael Broccolini, President, and CIO of Broccolini. The conversation delves into the rich history of Broccolini, their significant role in large industrial projects, notable partnerships with Amazon, and a kee…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Jeffrey Charles, Founding Partner at Cavell Risk, to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto. Topics covered include: The shift to a harder insurance market in the wake of... The po…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Niall Finnegan, Partner at Finnegan Marshall, to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto. Topics covered include: Niall’s background in construction and how he ended up in Canada Na…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron revisit their intriguing conversation with Jaime McKenna, Managing Director and Group Head of Real Estate at Fengate Asset Management. Recorded at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto, this episode provides an insightful…

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Scott MacPherson, Executive Managing Director and Head of Capital at Cushman & Wakefield. The trio explore the dynamic landscape of capital markets in Canadian real estate, shedding light on the challenges, evolving investment strategies, and …

In this compelling episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron engage in an insightful conversation with industry luminary Peter Senst. As the President of Canadian Capital Markets at CBRE, Peter brings over 30 years of experience to the table, leading the National Investment Team in Toronto and overseeing t…

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Teresa Neto, Chief Financial Officer at Granite REIT, to discuss the current state of the industrial real estate market. Located in Toronto, Granite REIT’s portfolio consists of 134 investment properties representing approximately 55.9 million…

Downtown vibrancy and success partly stem from the amount of commercial and employment activity in the area, and especially the conditions of the office market. Office vacancy and return-to-office have been hot topics this year. In this episode of Colliers Talks, host Susan Thompson, Associate Director of Research at Colliers in Vancouver (and a fo…

We are joined by Ted Davis, Managing Director at Avison Young, in today’s episode at the Southwestern Ontario Real Estate Forum. Ted lives in Guelph, but makes the commute to Downtown Toronto several days each week. Ted explains why investors are increasingly interested in markets like K-W and Guelph as opposed to the GTA. Later,... The post Outsid…