Commercial Real Estate Podcast

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... The post Saskatchewan’s Rental Market: Strong Growth and Investment Opportunities with Cameron Choquette appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Why You Can’t Build Cities Without Affordable Housing: A Conversation with Ana Bailao of Dream appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Retail Resilience and Residential Roadblocks Insights from Andrew Duncan, CIO of RioCan appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Creating Pathways to Homeownership: A Conversation with Ene Underwood, CEO of Habitat for Humanity appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Future Predictions for Canadian Real Estate and Market Challenges with Adam Jacobs of Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Brownfields & Beyond: Meggen Janes on Revitalising Contaminated Lands in Canada appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post How Adaptive Reuse Is Shaping Southwest Ontario with Craig Beattie of Perimeter Development Corporation appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Balancing Growth and Affordability: Exploring Edmonton’s Development Landscape with Kalen Anderson appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Challenges and Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate with Denis Jones of Deveraux Group appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Realities of Rental Management: An In-Depth Look with Donna Monkhouse of ARLA appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Sen̓áḵw Development: A Landmark Project Empowering Indigenous Communities with Trevor Casey of Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Future of Housing and Office Space in North America with Sheila Botting appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Impact of Government Policies on Canada’s Housing Market with John Baird at Bennett Jones appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis with Collaboration and Support: Insights from Randy Gladman of Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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,”... The post Filling the Demand Data Gap in Commercial Real Estate with Sarah Segal of simplydbs appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Financing and Capital Raising in Commercial Real Estate with Matt Young of Republic Developments appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Challenges and Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate in Western Canada with Paul Chaput of IPA appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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 ... The post Addressing the Housing Crisis in British Columbia: Insights from Anne McMullin of Urban Development Institute appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Office Investment in a Changing Market with Emily Hanna of Crown Realty Partners appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Changing Landscape of Real Estate Ownership in Canada: Insights from Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.