Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. Recorded live at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum, this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast features Tim Grant, President of PCI Developments. Hosts  Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk explore how PCI navigates today's volatile market with strategic mixed-use developments, transit-oriented projects, and a... The post Why PCI Is Betting Big on Vancouver's Real Estate Future with Tim Grant, President of PCI Developments appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, recorded live at the Western Apartment Investment Conference in Vancouver, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Krista Murphy, Principal of MLZ Creative, to dive deep into the evolving world of apartment marketing and lease-up strategies. With 18 years of property management experience and five years... The post The Secret to Tripling Your Apartment Lease-Up Traffic with Krista Murphy, Principal at MLZ Creative appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, recorded on the sidelines of the Vancouver Real Estate Forum, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Ted Mildon, VP of Leasing and Operations at Oxford Properties Vancouver, to unpack the latest trends reshaping the... The post Why Class-A Properties Still Win with Ted Mildon, VP of Leasing and Operations at Oxford Properties Vancouver appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Mitchell Blaine, EVP at JLL, to dissect Southwestern Ontario's evolving CRE landscape. Blaine offers insights across office, retail, industrial, and multi-family sectors, from post-COVID office trends... The post How Tariffs Are Reshaping Industrial Real Estate: Insights from Mitchell Blaine, EVP at JLL appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, recorded at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Trevor Blakely, founder and CEO of Forgestone Capital. With over $8 billion in transactions and $3 billion in assets under management,... The post Back to Basics: Thriving in a Tougher Real Estate Market with Trevor Blakely, Founder and CEO of Forgestone Capital appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Katie Maslechko, CEO of the Rental Protection Fund. Katie shares how the fund rapidly scaled to 1,500 units across BC, deploying $250M in equity to preserve affordable housing.... The post Revolutionizing Affordable Housing Through Strategic Acquisitions with Katie Maslechko, CEO of the Rental Protection Fund appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Ryan Berlin, VP of Intelligence and Head Economist at rennie, for an in-depth look at Vancouver's real estate paradox: falling prices amid housing shortages. They unpack the impact... The post Turning Challenges Into Opportunity: Evolving Real Estate Market with Ryan Berlin, VP of Intelligence and Head Economist at rennie appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Wendy Waters, VP of Research Services and Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors, for a deep dive into Canadian real estate strategy during economic uncertainty. Recorded at the Western... The post Resilient Real Estate: Thriving in Turbulent Times with Wendy Waters, GWL Realty Advisors appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Dean Orrico, President and CEO of Middlefield Group, for a deep dive into REITs and real estate investing. Dean unpacks the effects of tariffs, the NAV discount debate,... The post REITs, Retail, and Real Returns: Navigating Real Estate Investment with Dean Orrico, President and CEO of Middlefield appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Mark Rothschild, Analyst at Canaccord Genuity, for a deep dive into Canada's evolving REIT market. Covering everything from industrial sector pressures and the fallout of Hudson Bay Company's... The post From Retail Shakeups to Industrial Strains: 2025 REIT Outlook with Mark Rothschild, Canaccord Genuity appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. Before we dive in… This episode was recorded just a few weeks ago, but with the recent geopolitical shifts and market uncertainty, a few parts of our discussion may already feel a bit outdated. Still, there's so much value packed into this conversation that... The post Co-Living, Condos & Capital: CRE Trends You Need to Know with Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this special episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk explore the evolving landscape of commercial real estate lending in Q1 2025. From CMHC's shifting rental achievement requirements to construction financing strategies and Canada Mortgage Bond program changes.... The post State of Lending: Cracking CMHC and Navigating New CRE Lending Rules in 2025 with Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk speak with Graham Gooch, President of Ayrshire Group, about innovative public-private partnerships in multifamily development. Gooch shares how his firm blends private capital with nonprofit collaboration, grant funding, and... The post How Creative Capital Stacking is Making Housing Affordable with Graham Gooch, President of Ayrshire Group appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Rob Kumer, CEO at KingSett Capital, to explore strategies for navigating today's uncertain market. Rob shares insights on balancing institutional growth with entrepreneurial flexibility, how impact... The post Why Now is the Time to Invest in Commercial Real Estate with Rob Kumer, CEO at KingSett Capital appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Michael Brooks, CEO of REALPAC, on the sidelines of the RealCapital 2025 conference to discuss Canada's evolving real estate landscape. They explore the impact of US... The post From Tariffs to Tech: The Future of Canadian Real Estate with Michael Brooks, CEO of REALPAC appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Carl Gomez, Chief Economist and Head of Analytics at CoStar Group, to discuss the future of Canadian commercial real estate. They explore key trends, including the... The post Tariffs, Rates & Real Estate: What's Next for Canadian CRE? Insights from Carl Gomez appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Marlon Bray, Executive Vice President at Clark Construction Management, for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of commercial real estate construction. Marlon shares his insights... The post The State of CRE Construction: What's Working, What's Broken & What's Next with Marlon Bray, EVP of Clark Construction Management appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron are joined by Jennifer Keesmaat, President and CEO of Collecdev-Markee,  to discuss Canada's housing development challenges. They explore inefficiencies in approval processes, vested interests that cause delays, and policy innovations... The post Revolutionizing Housing Approvals: Jennifer Keesmaat's Vision for Smarter Development appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of The Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron sit down with Jose Pellicer, Partner, Strategy of Evonite, to discuss his transition from managing institutional billions to launching a European real estate investment firm. They explore market cycles,... The post Spotting Market Cycles: How to Invest in European Real Estate with Jose Pellicer, Partner, Strategy at Evonite appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron are joined by Vic Gupta, CEO of CreateTO, to discuss how Toronto manages its $27 billion public real estate portfolio. Vic shares insights into transformative projects like the Greyhound Terminal... The post Affordable Housing & Major Projects with Vic Gupta, CEO of CreateTO appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron are joined by Kathy Black, Head of Development at Fiera Real Estate. Together, they explore Canada's evolving development landscape. From navigating the condo market slowdown to the booming success... The post Industrial Condos & Purpose-Built Rentals: A Blueprint for Success with Kathy Black, Head of Development at Fiera Real Estate appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron are joined by Gord Cook, Vice Chairman at Colliers, to explore Canada's dynamic industrial real estate market. They examine the impact of rising interest rates, evolving supply-demand dynamics in... The post The Future of Industrial Real Estate: Trends and Forecast with Gord Cook, Vice Chairman at Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron welcome back Adrian Rocca, CEO of Fitzrovia, to explore Toronto's dynamic real estate market. They discuss the impact of rising costs, the urgent need for increased housing supply, and... The post Transforming Multifamily Living by Countering Rising Costs with Adrian Rocca, CEO of Fitzrovia appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron are joined by Thomas Mueller, President and CEO of the Canadian Green Building Council. They discuss the evolution of sustainability in commercial real estate, the impact of LEED certification,... The post Greening Canada's Real Estate Future with Thomas Mueller, President & CEO at Canada Green Building Council appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron welcome back Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers Canada. They explore the future of Canadian real estate, focusing on the 2025 outlook. Key topics include the evolving office... The post Retail Resurgence and Multifamily Trends for 2025 with Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers Canada appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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 James Trainor, Senior Vice President at AON, to explore the pressing issue of cybersecurity in the real estate sector. Drawing from James's extensive experience in cybercrime, the discussion covers... The post Cybersecurity Risks in Real Estate with James Trainor, SVP of AON appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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 Maxim Olshevsky, CEO of Astra Group Corp. They explore the challenges and triumphs of converting underutilized office spaces into vibrant residential units in Calgary. Maxim shares his journey in... The post Challenges and Triumphs of Converting Unused Office Spaces to Vibrant Residential Units with Maxim Olshevsky, CEO of Astra Group Corp appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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 Sachin Anand, Vice President of Acquisitions at Regional Group. Join them as they explore the real estate market in Ottawa. They discuss investment strategies, the evolution of office spaces,... The post Ottawa's Real Estate Landscape with Sachin Anand, VP of Acquisitions at Regional Group appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Building Toronto: A Public Showdown on Housing Policy with Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Top Episode of 2024 with Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Housing Crunch: Immigration, Rent, and the Future of Canadian Real Estate with Francis Cortellino, Chief Analyst at CMHC appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Sustainable Cities and Public Trust: LeBreton Flats and the NCC's Vision with Katie Paris, Director at NCC appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Future of Leasing: DashQ's Impact on Multifamily Landlords with Zev Kershman appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Evolution of Canadian REITs with Stephen Sender, Allied Properties REIT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post The Impact of Public Opinion and Political Pressure on Canadian Real Estate with David Coletto, Founder of Abacus Data appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Optimism in Commercial Real Estate: A New Era for Malls with Alex Avery, CEO of Primaris REIT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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,... The post The State of Lending with Adam Powadiuk & Aaron Cameron appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post AI in Real Estate: The Game-Changer for Deal Management with Akinfolarin Olusuyi of Altrio appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post From Turbulence to Trends: The Future of Office Real Estate with Gordon Wadley, COO of Dream Office REIT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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,... The post Modular Construction: A Game-Changer for Housing and CRE with Steven Haylestrom, CEO of The Modular Solution appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Vancouver Real Estate: A Market in Motion with Mark Goodman, Principal of Goodman Commercial Inc appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Adapting to Market Dynamics: Balancing Rentals and Condominiums with Adam Carapella, VP at Tricar Developments appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Construction Challenges in Canada: Rising Costs and Labour Shortages Insights from Dean Campbell of Parkbridge appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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,... The post Navigating Rising Interest Rates with Karl Innanen of Colliers International appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

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... The post Reforming Canada's Rental Housing Market with Richard Lyall, President of RESCON appeared first on 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.