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Colliers Talks

We will hear from experts from our Investment Services, Real Estate Management, Capital Markets, Valuation and Advisory services, Leasing, Occupier Services and Project Leaders business.

  1. 1D AGO

    Colliers Talks: A Canadian Economic Check-Up with RBC’s Claire Fan

    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, and RBC Capital Markets Senior Economist, Claire Fan, 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 conflictWhy Canada may have more room for economic stimulus spending than other G7 countriesWhat Bank of Canada will do with interest rates if it sees more evidence of economic deterioratioHousehold spending and how it remains relatively strong, despite broader challengesWhy RBC economists are not convinced Canada will experience a recession this year

    38 min

  2. MAY 27

    Colliers Talks: The Case for Accessibility in the Built Environment

    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, Global Head of Sustainability, and Erin O’Hearn, Senior Property Manager, are joined by Matthew Shaw, Head, Accessible Practice, Rick Hansen Foundation. 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 spacesThe importance of considering the entire journey and experience of a person when they arrive at a building, move through the space, and eventually departWhy 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 episodes.

    41 min

  3. APR 17

    Colliers Talks: Wine and Warehouses with Skyline Industrial REIT

    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

    49 min
  4. Colliers Talks: Diving into Development with Anthem’s Jordan Carlson

    FEB 6

    Colliers Talks: Diving into Development with Anthem’s Jordan Carlson

    Jordan Carlson, President of Anthem Holdings and SVP, Investment with Anthem Properties, joins Colliers Canada's Head of Research, Adam Jacobs and Senior Managing Director, Vancouver Island and Okanagan, 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 developmentThe 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.

    45 min
  5. Colliers Talks: Wine and Warehouses with Pure Industrial

    JAN 9

    Colliers Talks: Wine and Warehouses with Pure Industrial

    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 episodes.

    41 min

  6. 2024-11-28

    Colliers Talks: Checking In: Trends and Opportunities in the Hotel Sector

    Jeff Hyslop, Senior VP, Asset Management & Investment with InnVest Hotels, joins Colliers Canada's Head of Research, Adam Jacobs and Hotels Managing Director, Robin McLuskie to explore how Canada’s hotel market is bouncing back and showing promise in both the room demand and investment fronts, in this episode of Colliers Talks. Canada’s hotel market is amid a recovery in both occupancy and room rates post-pandemic, with average rates surging. On the investment side, the market is heating up with transaction volume expected to surpass $2 billion by the end of this year. The experts in this episode also discuss the boost from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this year in Toronto and Vancouver, and the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Ongoing challenges persist though, including high labour costs and worker shortages. Jacobs, McLuskie and Hyslop also cover: The opportunity to capture more inbound international travelThe continued challenges inflation is posing to various types of travel and businessWhy the hotel investment market in Canada could be the strongest we’ve seen in decadesThe interest developers are starting to have in extended-stay accommodationsThe effects and perceptions of wildfires and the tourism industry in Western Canada Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks episodes.

    34 min
  7. Colliers Talks: Holding the Line: Why ESG investments in Real Estate Can't Stop

    2024-06-25

    Colliers Talks: Holding the Line: Why ESG investments in Real Estate Can't Stop

    The conversation focuses on the crucial role of ESG in driving business resilience and long-term success, while also highlighting the challenges of balancing competing interests in sustainable investing, including those of lenders, insurers, investors and tenants. This episode’s guests also discuss using a data-driven decision-making process to make the right calls when it comes to making Canada's built environment more sustainable. The highlights include: At Colliers, more than 35 million square feet of our managed portfolio are currently certified to one or more ESG building performance and/or occupant experience standards. This is a 30% increase compared to last year.There is risk in abandoning ESG commitments, particularly as legislative and corporate requirements expand. While important decisions need to be made around how to move forward and which specific ESG elements to prioritize and when, it's essential to not turn our backs on the progress achieved so far.The insurance industry needs to accelerate its adaptation to the reality of ESG commitments today. In some cases, companies are spending millions on ESG resiliency measures, only to find that it is having no helpful impact on reducing their insurance premiums.People want more green spaces, as teams like Colliers Real Estate Management Services are routinely hearing from clients, tenants and the public. That's why the next big thing for real estate will be nature and biodiversity projects threaded into our buildings and cities.We must recognize that KPIs for the “E,” “S” and “G” components of ESG will differ. The ESG investments being made today have value beyond the financial win, and it's important to shine a light on that. Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks episodes.

    44 min
  8. Colliers Talks: Behind the Data – The Impact of Population and Demographics on Commercial Real Estate

    2024-05-22

    Colliers Talks: Behind the Data – The Impact of Population and Demographics on Commercial Real Estate

    Jacobs and Ivankovic cover the following topics: Over the last few years, Canada has seen more immigration to secondary or tertiary markets, and particularly in Alberta, which has been trying to attract more residents.Immigration is not only changing the number of Canadian consumers, but is also shifting how people consume products and the types of services required around the country. A surging population could also prove to be a boon for the office market, given that many industries will need larger teams of white-collar workers to remain functional and productive. Overall demand for various types of housing is going to increase, but we have yet to see meaningful solutions to expand and diversify the national housing inventory to keep pace with growth. It's becoming increasingly clear that governments alone will not be able to solve this problem. We're in the middle of a debate about productivity and the office. While many workers remain productive in a hybrid work environment, what are the consequences for innovation? Footwear, cosmetics, dollar stores and urban malls are thriving in the retail landscape. How are other retail types performing? Some forms of tourism, including cruises, are bouncing back, but we have yet to see tourism from China return to pre-pandemic levels — and that could impact the luxury shopping sector.

    41 min
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We will hear from experts from our Investment Services, Real Estate Management, Capital Markets, Valuation and Advisory services, Leasing, Occupier Services and Project Leaders business.

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    Colliers Canada
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
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