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Welcome to the CRE Podcast: 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Brad Bradford, the first active-sitting politician to ever appear on our podcast, and Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York, to discuss the pressing challenges in Toronto’s housing market and...

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What better way to end the year than by revisiting the most downloaded episode of 2024! To celebrate a huge year for the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you this standout conversation with Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties. Whether you’re listening again or discovering this episode for the first time, it’s...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Francis Cortellino, Chief Analyst at CMHC, to discuss Canada’s housing market challenges. They explore how immigration is driving rental demand, the impact of limited supply on affordability, and the...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Adam and Aaron sit down with Katie Paris, Director of Building LeBreton at the National Capital Commission (NCC). Together, they explore the NCC’s unique role as Eastern Ontario’s largest landlord and its impact on Ottawa’s...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam welcome Zev Kershman, VP of Product and Customer Success at DashQ, a cutting-edge lead-to-lease platform for multifamily landlords. Recorded at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference, Zev discusses how DashQ uses AI to...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam welcome Stephen Sender, Board Member at  Allied Properties REIT and Sienna Senior Living, to discuss the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in the Canadian REIT market. Stephen shares his journey from South Africa...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam dive into the pressing housing crisis in Canada with the help of David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. A company that shares insights on public opinion trends, the political landscape, and the...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate.In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Alex Avery, CEO of Primaris REIT.Join them as they explore the evolving landscape of retail real estate. They discuss the shifting sentiment in the REIT sector, driven by changing interest rates and investor...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this special episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam dive into the evolving landscape of Canadian commercial real estate lending, emphasizing shifts in CMHC-insured lending, especially in apartment financing. They explore the impact of new government policies on market dynamics,...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Akinfolarin Olusuyi, Chief Services Officer at Altrio. Join them as they discuss the impact of AI on commercial real estate. Recorded at the Canadian Department of Investment Conference, the...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Gordon Wadley, COO of Dream Unlimited. Join them as they discuss the post-pandemic market dynamics, highlighting cautious optimism in occupancy rates and tenant behavior, with a shift towards shorter...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Steven Haylestrom, CEO of The Modular Solution. Join them as they discuss the potential of modular construction in addressing Canada’s affordable housing crisis. They cover modular construction’s history, benefits,...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam welcome back Mark Goodman, Principal of Goodman Commercial Inc. Join them as they discuss the current state of the Vancouver commercial real estate market. Goodman reveals that his firm commands about...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Adam Carapella, VP at Tricar Developments, live from the Southwestern Ontario Real Estate Forum. Adam shares his journey from hands-on construction to leading a company managing over 2,000 rental...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Dean Campbell, Vice President of Construction and Design at Parkbridge, about the evolving Canadian housing market and the innovative land lease model. Dean shares his extensive experience in construction...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Karl Innanen, Executive Vice president at Colliers International. Join them as they explore the commercial real estate market in Southwestern Ontario. Recorded at the Southwest Ontario Real Estate Forum,...

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Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Richard Lyall, President and CEO of RESCON. This non-profit organization represents builders of Ontario’s low, mid, and high-rise residential buildings. Richard discusses his journey in real estate, the evolving...

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Cameron Choquette, CEO of the Saskatchewan Landlord Association, at the CFAA Rental Housing Conference in Toronto. Join them as they discuss Saskatchewan’s thriving rental market, which is seeing strong growth with low vacancy rates and increasing rents. Cam highlights the...

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Ana Bailao, Head of Affordable Housing & Public Affairs at Dream, an asset manager, owner and developer of real estate. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience across government, private, and non-profit sectors, Ana is passionate about creating more...

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Andrew Duncan, RioCan’s Chief Investment Officer to discuss his company’s evolving investment strategy to stay aligned to a dynamic market. Andrew shares insights into his background, RioCan’s focus on capital allocation, and the challenges of making long-term investment decisions in an...

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Ene Underwood, CEO of Habitat for Humanity GTA. This nonprofit organization helps people in your community and worldwide build or improve a place they can call home. Join them as they discuss Habitat for Humanity’s mission and their focus on...

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Adam Jacobs, the National Head of Research at Colliers. They explore the current state of the commercial real estate market and discuss the impact of data analytics, interest rates, and economic factors on market valuations. Adam highlights unexpected market resilience...

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam connect with Meggen Janes, Executive Director of the Canadian Brownfield Network and the principal at Geosyntec. Join them as they discuss the growing importance of addressing environmental contamination in commercial real estate. Meggen shares her insights on brownfield redevelopment, the challenges of...

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Craig Beattie, Founding Partner and CEO of Perimeter Development Corporation. Topics covered include: Perimeter’s strategic approach to urban development and a commitment to fostering community growth The transformation of Kitchener’s old automotive plant into Google’s largest Canadian office...

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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...

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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...

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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.  They explore the...

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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 estate projects. He details the...

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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 office...

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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...

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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 developers face...

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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,”...

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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, his...

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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, including the impact...

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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 Mission of UDI ...

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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 and center...

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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 Canada A...

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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 and social obligations The concept of positive leverage and...

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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 with existing federal programs...

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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 struggles and landing...

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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 market rollercoaster Rate cuts,...

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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 GST reforms and...

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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 distribution yields More...

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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 The potential of secondary and tertiary...

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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 and social responsibility in...

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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...

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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...

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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 development The National...

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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 disconnect between market valuation...

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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 practices The future of...

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