October 20, 2025
Prognosis starts to improve for Toronto’s office market
The gap between the vacancy and availability rates in Toronto’s office market has narrowed back to pre-COVID averages, a promising sign of stabilization.
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October 17, 2025There's a silver lining to Canada's limited new supply of logistics space
While both Canada and the U.S. are contending with the elevated availability of big-box industrial warehouses catering to the logistics sector amid a cyclical slowdown in their economies and a trade war, the industrial space market in Canada appears better positioned than the U.S. to address this situation.
October 16, 2025Calgary’s labour market struggles with oversupply and wage stagnation
The latest Calgary jobs report paints a challenging picture for the local economy, with implications beyond employment statistics.
October 16, 2025Vancouver’s office-using employment trends downward, dragged by tech sector challenges
Roughly 18,000 jobs were added to Vancouver’s metropolitan market over the past year, a 1.1% increase, according to Statistics Canada's latest release published last week.
October 16, 2025Multifamily construction remains robust in the Fraser Valley, but market conditions have shifted
The Fraser Valley has experienced substantial growth in recent years, driven by a robust office development cycle and a surge in industrial construction prompted by evolving consumer behaviours during the pandemic. With inventory now replenished, developers have scaled back construction in the commercial sector; however, residential development continues, albeit under increasing pressure.- October 15, 2025
Conversion may offer a leg up to green certification
For years, sustainability certifications such as LEED and BREEAM have primarily focused on the emissions generated during a building’s use through heating, cooling, lighting and other energy demands, known as operational carbon. These emissions, which accumulate over time, can be mitigated through the implementation of energy-efficient systems and the integration of renewable energy sources, which have been the main focus of sustainability certifications until recently. 
October 14, 2025Party may be coming to an end for retail
Retail real estate values are shaped by both economic conditions and demographic trends, and it’s not just about having money circulating in the economy.
October 10, 2025Hoteliers set expectations for 2026 World Cup demand, pricing power
The hype surrounding FIFA World Cup 26 is palpable. It's the biggest iteration of the tournament in its near 100-year history, and it will be spread out between 16 North American markets.
October 8, 2025Deep-discounted bulk sales may be needed to address the growing glut of unsold condos in Vancouver
Vancouver’s residential condo market is experiencing one of its most challenging periods.
October 8, 2025Increased container traffic at Port of Vancouver should help trim elevated industrial vacancy
The recent increase in inbound container traffic at the Port of Vancouver is welcome news for the Vancouver distribution space market, which is already showing signs of warming up in the form of tightening logistics availability across Western Canada following a period of elevated vacancy.
October 7, 2025Older infrastructure, rising crime are areas of concern for next Montreal administration
Montrealers head to the polls Nov. 2 to elect a new city administration as the city faces tough choices, with the federal and provincial governments looking to tighten their belts in a move that could lead to reduced funding for municipal coffers.
October 6, 2025Hotel declines start to ease near Canadian border as resilience begins to emerge
Hotel performance in U.S. areas near the Canadian border has softened considerably in 2025, as waning Canadian visitation continues to weigh on demand.
October 6, 2025Sharp drop in international university students reverberates through Ottawa’s apartment sector
Recent immigration changes have led to a sharp drop in the number of foreign student visas issued in Ontario, which has removed a key source of housing demand in many university-focused housing markets across the country.
October 6, 2025Fewer self-employed workers does not bode well for office demand in Quebec
Recent employment trends strongly suggest that Quebec's provincial-wide demand for office space will likely continue to be muted.
October 6, 2025Upcoming election could be one of the most consequential for Montreal this century
Quebec’s municipal election period is underway, with voting scheduled for Nov. 2. Montrealers will get a chance to vote for a new administration and a new mayor, as incumbent Mayor Valérie Plante has decided not to seek another term in what's arguably one of the most important elections for the city this century.
October 3, 2025Could more plentiful housing help stem the tide of residents leaving Montreal?
The population of metropolitan Montreal is forecast to decline in the coming years. This coincides with a large wave of rental apartment construction currently underway.- October 2, 2025
When and where hotels should see demand for FIFA World Cup 26
Kickoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup still is several months away, but there are some key upcoming dates that hoteliers should circle on their calendars if they want to score their performance goals. 
October 1, 2025Quebec City projected to see strongest population growth among major provincial cities
The Institut de la statistique du Québec, or ISQ, recently released population projections for Quebec Census Metropolitan Areas, or CMAs. Of the three largest provincial CMAs, Quebec City is expected to have the strongest population growth between 2024 and 2050. Gatineau is forecast to have slightly less robust population growth, while the Montreal CMA is projected to see a population decline in both the base case and weak-growth scenarios.- September 30, 2025
Transit ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, but could offer clues on return-to-office mandates
Four years after the lifting of social restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians remain hesitant to use public transit. - September 26, 2025
Slowing population growth affecting demand for rental housing, retail sales
Canada’s population increased by just 0.1% during the second quarter of 2025, marking the lowest growth rate for a second quarter since 1946, except immediately after the pandemic under border restrictions.
