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Defense buildup likely to become a real estate demand driver in coming years

Faster job growth in sector could translate into greater need for commercial space
A Canadian flag flies above False Creek overlooking downtown Vancouver. Western Canada is an important centre for Canadian naval vessel construction, design, maintenance and related services. (Getty Images)
A Canadian flag flies above False Creek overlooking downtown Vancouver. Western Canada is an important centre for Canadian naval vessel construction, design, maintenance and related services. (Getty Images)
CoStar Analytics
September 2, 2026 | 12:35 P.M.

Canada’s planned military expansion could have implications that extend well beyond national security, with a significant effect for major office and industrial markets in major cities and downstream benefits for retail and multifamily real estate.

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