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 their impact on housing
• GST extensions and government grants
• Future housing policies and changes

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Tony is currently the President and CEO of the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO). Before joining CCFA, he held several senior roles in the financial services and insurance industries. From 2005 to 2009, Tony was the Executive Director of the Justin Eves Foundation, a non-profit organisation that provides scholarships and bursaries to young people with learning disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, Tony has played significant roles in politics, serving as a Senior Advisor to an Ontario Premier and Executive Assistant to the Leader of the Official Opposition.

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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

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Mark’s background includes positions on the real estate and lodging investment banking team at Salomon Smith Barney, as well as conducting credit analysis for U.S. REITs at Moody’s Investors Service in New York. Mark has been recognized as a top earnings estimator for real estate by Thomson Reuters StarMine. In 2023, he was ranked by TipRanks as the second-top analyst for the financial services sector in North America over the last decade.

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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 real estate markets
• The importance of on-the-ground insights and strong investor relationships

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Since 1991, Jason has been involved in buying, owning, managing, and financing real estate assets that generate income. His enthusiasm for acquiring, managing, and investing in assets has been key to his role as CEO of Skyline Group of Companies since its start in 1999.

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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 office projects
• The future of office work

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Brad is an experienced senior real estate executive and social infrastructure board director with a foundation in systems engineering and real estate development. He has successfully led internal teams across design, construction, engineering, investment analysis, and branding, as well as expansive external consultant groups. Brad’s diverse experience also includes managing software development projects for the Canadian Navy’s Command and Control System and overseeing complex mixed-use urban developments.

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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 shift to hotel-like amenities and service could reshape our workplaces

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John is an experienced business executive with 34 years of experience in commercial real estate, including 23 years as a Vice President for top corporations. He excels in delivering business results and engaging with senior executives, co-owners, stakeholders, and clients.

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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 estate
• The paradox of plenty in a stalled market
• The US debt markets and real estate trends

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In his role at MSCI, Jim leads the real assets research team, focusing on the Americas, as well as leading capital markets research. Previously, he played a key role in U.S. research at Real Capital Analytics, acquired by MSCI in 2021. Before that, Jim spent 20 years at CBRE.

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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 Housing Accord

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Celia’s career trajectory showcases her deep commitment to social service and legal expertise, beginning with her graduation in 1990 and rapid movement into a key role at the City of Toronto. This early experience laid the groundwork for her involvement with an environmental NGO before propelling her into law school at 35. Celia’s legal career flourished at Iler Campbell, focusing on nonprofit and cooperative housing, where she dedicated 17 years to resolving communal living complexities, notably in housing cooperatives.

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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 and net asset value
• RioCan’s focus on commercial real estate and residential development
• The market’s perception of REITs

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In his role at RioCan, Jonathan aims to improve Canada’s most flexible portfolio and increase value for its unitholders. His role is focused on achieving sustainable growth, reinforcing RioCan’s leadership in ESG practices, and promoting a culture of results. Before joining RioCan, he spent six years in real estate law at McCarthy Tétrault.

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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 Canada’s sustainable commercial real estate

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Chris has an impressive career in public service and consumer advocacy, notably serving as Ontario’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Housing. He was an MPP for Newmarket-Aurora (2014-18), a Town Councillor in Aurora (2010-2014), and has held leadership roles in consumer organizations.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Kenney, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT.

Topics covered include:

• The truth about affordability in Canada’s rental market
• How to address the housing crisis in Canada
• Strategies for value creation in Canada’s apartment sector
• Media’s influence on the real estate market
• The challenges of financing and construction costs in Canada’s apartment sector

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With over three decades of expertise in the multifamily industry, Mark plays a key role as President and CEO, shaping and executing the strategic vision for CAPREIT. He began his journey with CAPREIT in 1998 and climbed to President and CEO in 2019. As Canada’s leading publicly traded rental housing provider, CAPREIT owns or holds interests in around 67,000 residential units, including apartments, townhomes, and manufactured homes across Canada, the Netherlands, and Ireland. In 2020, the company earned a spot in the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Antonia Botero, Principal at MADDPROJECT. Topics covered include: Office to residential conversions challenges and opportunities The financial and architectural aspects of development Cost considerations and factors for successful office conversions Zoning legislation and tax credit programs More about...

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