Colliers Talks

There has been a lot going on with the Canadian economy and commerce these days, and the situation carries plenty of implications for businesses and property owners. New leadership in Ottawa; ongoing trade disorder with the U.S.; inflation and interest rate ups and downs; shifting labour and office markets; and consumer spending habits in flux – it all prompts the need for an economic check-up. In this episode of Colliers Talks, Colliers’ Head of Research, Canada, Adam Jacobs [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/adam-jacobs], and RBC Capital Markets Senior Economist, Claire Fan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairefan/?originalSubdomain=ca], discuss these issues and spell out what they mean for the commercial property market. The conversation covers: * The economic implications of the Canada-U.S. trade conflict * Why Canada may have more room for economic stimulus spending than other G7 countries * What Bank of Canada will do with interest rates if it sees more evidence of economic deterioratio * Household spending and how it remains relatively strong, despite broader challenges * Why RBC economists are not convinced Canada will experience a recession this year

Roughly one in four people in Canada identify themselves as having some form of cognitive or physical disability, but our built environment, while improving, continues to present obstacles for many people. In this episode of Colliers Talks, Colliers' Tonya Lagrasta [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/tonya-lagrasta], Global Head of Sustainability, and Erin O’Hearn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-o-hearn-072721a8/?originalSubdomain=ca], Senior Property Manager, are joined by Matthew Shaw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlshaw/], Head, Accessible Practice, Rick Hansen Foundation [https://www.rickhansen.com/]. They discuss the importance of removing barriers for people with disabilities in buildings, and the need for continuous improvement beyond simply complying with regulations. There is also a business case for improving accessibility. Enabling more people to access, enjoy and thrive in our spaces can enhance tenant retention and improve a building’s performance. The conversation covers: * The challenges and misconceptions around accessibility and why relying on minimum government requirements is not enough * Why the best approach is to focus on education, empathy and strategic planning to create more accessible spaces * The importance of considering the entire journey and experience of a person when they arrive at a building, move through the space, and eventually depart * Why accessibility audits of buildings are integral to the pursuit of continuous improvement Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/countries/canada/podcast] episodes.

The conversation also covers: • Skyline's original expansion into industrial and retail markets, starting in 2012 — and the company's motivation to embrace Montreal • Skyline taking an entrepreneurial approach to partnerships and acquisitions to ensure quick and efficient tenant management • Tariffs forcing many industrial stakeholders in the market to pause on big decisions due to inconsistency and political noise • How tariffs, while causing obstacles, are also driving the Canadian economy and industrial market to become more self-reliant and diversified domestically

Jordan Carlson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-carlson-02623025/?originalSubdomain=ca], President of Anthem Holdings and SVP, Investment with Anthem Properties, joins Colliers Canada's Head of Research, Adam Jacobs [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/adam-jacobs] and Senior Managing Director, Vancouver Island and Okanagan, Tyler Dolan [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/tyler-dolan] to discuss debt markets and development.   Developers in B.C. continue to face over-regulation, rising development costs and various government policies that make it tougher to get new homes built, Carlson says in this episode. Anthem, a prolific home-builder based in Vancouver, is working through these challenges to continue to buy land, finance developments and build new homes to meet current and future demand. Carlson discusses with Jacobs and Dolan the broader economic and political landscape from a developer's point of view. Their conversation covers: * Anthem’s background, strategic vision and approach to development * How the current market conditions are fueling and challenging development in B.C.’s Lower Mainland * How buyer expectations and macro factors are influencing the pre-sale condo market * The innovative ways Anthem is financing its development and construction projects, including through an IPO program for its latest Burnaby mixed-use high-rise development * The opportunities and obstacles in converting office space to residential inventory, and why conversion programs are unlikely to catch on in B.C. You can tune in to all Colliers Talks episodes here [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/countries/canada/podcast].

Much like Canada’s industrial market, Pure Industrial has been evolving. Under Blackstone ownership since 2018, the company has been honing in on Canada's densest industrial markets, namely Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, and expanding its portfolio. In this latest episode of Colliers Talks, Colliers' Jean-Marc Dubé and Arnold Fox and Pure's COO David Owen and Senior Vice President, Leasing, Jonathan Rovira discuss the company's growth from 26 million to 43 million square feet of owned industrial space in Canada amidst a dynamic market landscape. Over a 2013 Tuscan red, the experts dive into why they’re starting to feel more bullish about the market. The conversation also covers: • The impacts of lower interest rates on the market and the potential for an industrial real estate upswing • The challenges of maintaining and upgrading older facilities within a growing portfolio • The benefits of a customer-centric approach to sustainability initiatives including free energy audits for tenants • Sources of optimism and economic green shoots in the Canadian market, particularly around the rise of e-commerce and same-day shipping practices Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks [https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/countries/canada/podcast] episodes.