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 More about our guest… 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 ..read more

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 More about our guest… In his role at MSCI, Jim leads the real assets research team, focusing on the Americas, as well as leading capital markets research. Previously ..read more

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 More about our guest… 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 ..read more

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 More about our guest… In his role at RioCan, Jonathan aims to improve Canada’s most flexi ..read more

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 More about our guest… 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 ..read more

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 More about our guest… With over three decades of expertise in the multifamily industry, Mark plays a key role as President a ..read more

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 our guest… Antonia is the owner of MADDPROJECT, a company that specializes in designing and constructing buildings. As a licensed architect in Florida, New York, and Utah, she builds teams t ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers. Topics covered include: Colliers’ strategic expansion beyond brokerage The impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s commercial real estate market Challenges in valuing assets amid market uncertainty The rising interest in real estate privatization The key factors of Colliers’ success Predictions for Canada’s commercial real estate market More about our guest… Brian is an experienced executive renowned for driving success in Strategy and General Management ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of Urban Planning and Economy for the City of Edmonton. Topics covered include: Edmonton’s success in attracting industrial and logistics investment The future of development in Edmonton Automation and innovation in Edmonton’s real estate sector Addressing affordability through efficient processes More about our guest… Kim began her career as a planning technician for the City of Edmonton, where she was involved in creating maps as well as addressing and org ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brady Welch, Founding Partner of Slate Asset Management. Topics covered include: The four pillars of business in real estate investment Insights into asset classes and market dynamics The future of office space Real estate investments during downturns The relevance of office space in a remote work era More about our guest… Brady brings more than three decades of real estate industry experience across North America and Europe. Before Slate, he served in high-ranking roles at Fortress Invest ..read more