Canada's largest car dealership real estate investment trust set to expand in US
Automotive Properties REIT agrees to buy Tesla collision facility in Ohio
Canada's largest publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on car dealerships is poised to expand its holdings south of the border with the pending purchase of a propert...
Allied Properties REIT optimistic about office sector
Landlord has no plans to cut distribution despite calls to do so
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, one of Canada's largest office REITs, says it is increasingly optimistic about demand for space in its buildings, even as it is bein...
Canadian REITs expected to benefit from US pause on tariffs
Trade taxes delay could result in February rally, analysts say
Canadian real estate investment trusts have gotten off to a rocky start in 2025, but publicly traded property companies might have avoided an even-worse beginning because of a dela...
Re/Max Canada to get new leader
Christopher Alexander to step down as president of network of 25,000 agents
Christopher Alexander plans to step down from his role as president of Re/Max Canada, the country's largest network of real estate agents.
Canadian real estate executives and other business leaders brace for potential trade war
US decision to impose tariffs prompts speculation of interest rates getting lowered in coming months
Updated with the announcement late Monday of the postponement of tariffs for at least 30 days.
Walmart Canada to spend $6.5 billion on nationwide expansion
US retailer says plan includes opening five new 'supercentres' in Ontario and Alberta
Walmart plans to spend $6.5 billion to build stores and enhance its supply chain in Canada, a move that comes on the heels of the American retailer naming a new leader for the coun...
Incentives from Toronto prompt Dream to launch multifamily projects
Developer secures tax breaks on construction of 2,500 units
Developer Dream Unlimited said two of its projects have been selected for a city of Toronto program that waives development fees to encourage multifamily construction to help ease ...
Canada's largest senior living provider acquires Montreal retirement property
Chartwell pays $136 million for three-building complex in suburban Rosemont
Canada’s largest retirement home chain has added to its Quebec holdings with the purchase of a large retirement home complex known as Rosemont Les Quartiers.
Bank of Canada lowers lending rate as real estate professionals call for another cut
Central bank cites concerns the US could impose tariffs
Commercial real estate veterans have welcomed the first rate cut of 2025 by Canada's central bank, saying another reduction in the overnight lending rate should help the industry.
Ravelin Properties fills out management team
Former Slate Office REIT looks to future under activist investor George Armoyan
Ravelin Properties, an office-focused real estate investment trust trying to regroup with the support of activist investor George Armoyan, has named several executives to senior po...
Large European shipment service sets up outside Toronto
GLS Canada opens Ontario flagship location in Vaughan
The Canadian subsidiary of one of Europe's largest parcel shipping companies has committed to a new lease for its Ontario flagship operation and will set up shop north of Toronto.
Dream Office agrees to sell downtown Toronto office tower
Deal expected to generate $105.6 million in gross proceeds, REIT says
Major downtown Toronto landlord Dream Office REIT agreed to sell one of its key assets in Canada's largest city and plans to use the money to pay down debt.
Canada's largest pension fund makes first investment in South Korean residential market
CPP Investments teams with Seoul-based developer on $500 million venture
Canada's largest pension fund is teaming up with a South Korean rental housing provider on a $500 million project to develop apartments in Seoul.
Multifamily rent increases slow as population growth becomes issue
With upcoming election, policy decisions could affect immigration, apartment market
Multifamily rents across the country rose last year, but rate increases are slowing as Statistics Canada warned planned immigration reductions could affect population growth and ap...
Skechers opens first-ever experiential 'performance store' in Edmonton
Outlet offers chance to try footwear on pickleball, basketball courts
Footwear company Skechers opened its first-ever "performance store" in Canada's largest mall, creating what the company calls an immersive destination.
Primaris REIT continues expansion with pair of mall deals
Retail landlord agrees to buy interests in properties in Edmonton, Greater Toronto for $585 million
A real estate investment trust is kicking off the new year with a $585 million deal for two shopping malls, a move that comes after the landlord signaled it will continue its aggre...
Japanese property firm picks Graywood as Canadian partner
Hankyu Hanshin makes first foray into country with condo project
Toronto's Graywood Developments has a new strategic partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, a deal that marks the Japanese company's first foray into Canada.
Walmart names new chief executive for Canada as it continues to expand in country
Venessa Yates has been with retailer since 2016
Walmart has looked from within for its next president and CEO for Canada as the retail giant aims to create significant growth in the country with a $3.5 billion investment.
Brookfield chair steps down in bid to lead Canada
Mark Carney wants to become new Liberal Party head and country's next prime minister
Mark Carney is stepping down as chair of Brookfield Asset Management, a major commercial property owner, to run for the leadership of the federal Liberal Party and potentially to b...
Canada's largest pension fund makes another bet on warehouses with US firm
CPP Investments again launches joint venture with Bridge Industrial
Canada's largest pension fund is teaming up with Bridge Industrial to launch a new joint venture to invest in industrial properties across several major U.S. markets.