Commercial Real Estate Library

Dayma I. & Garret M.
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Commercial Real Estate Library - or CRE Library - is a Canadian Commercial Real Estate podcast focused on connecting you with industry leaders. Listen to insightful discussions with commercial real estate executives who drive the market - from founders of the largest REITs and pension funds to the fastest growing organizations in CRE tech. Your hosts on the show are Dayma Itamunoala - a leading investment broker at Colliers International specialized in the multifamily asset class, and Garret MacGillivray - a senior mortgage lender at Trez Capital. Subscribe for weekly episodes!

  1. 12/11/2025

    Jim Ward & Shawn Gilligan on QuadReal’s Strategy, Markets & Global Expansion | Ep. 79

    In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Jim Ward, Managing Director of Canadian Debt Investments, and Shawn Gilligan, Senior Vice President of North America Research & Strategy at QuadReal. Jim and Shawn unpack what’s capturing QuadReal’s attention today - from how the market has shifted over the last six months to the priorities shaping their respective mandates. They explore the biggest risks facing investors right now, the most compelling opportunities across major asset classes, and the macro forces they’re watching most closely. You will  hear their outlook on the residential and purpose-built rental markets, the strategic rationale behind QuadReal’s expansion into the U.K., and how they see data centres evolving as a global infrastructure asset. Packed with insight, strategy, and forward-looking perspective, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone tracking the next chapter of commercial real estate - only on The Commercial Real Estate Library.

    48 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    Jim Ward & Shawn Gilligan on QuadReal’s Strategy, Markets & Global Expansion | Ep. 79

    In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Jim Ward, Managing Director of Canadian Debt Investments, and Shawn Gilligan, Senior Vice President of North America Research & Strategy at QuadReal. Jim and Shawn unpack what’s capturing QuadReal’s attention today - from how the market has shifted over the last six months to the priorities shaping their respective mandates. They explore the biggest risks facing investors right now, the most compelling opportunities across major asset classes, and the macro forces they’re watching most closely. You will  hear their outlook on the residential and purpose-built rental markets, the strategic rationale behind QuadReal’s expansion into the U.K., and how they see data centres evolving as a global infrastructure asset. Packed with insight, strategy, and forward-looking perspective, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone tracking the next chapter of commercial real estate - only on The Commercial Real Estate Library. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    48 min

  3. 09/09/2025

    Andrew Duncan CIO of RioCan on Retail Comeback, and Its Rise to Top-Performing Asset Class | Ep. 78

    In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Andrew Duncan, Chief Investment Officer at RioCan. Since joining the company in 2013, Andrew has been instrumental in leading investment transactions and overseeing the development pipeline, shaping RioCan’s strategy and positioning it as one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs in the country. Duncan shares his journey from an early career in engineering, where he spent seven years helping develop Walmarts across the country, to leading the rollout of Lowe’s first 31 stores in Canada, and how he ultimately rose to become RioCan’s inaugural CIO. Duncan reflects on the evolution of retail real estate, where the sector stood before COVID, how it adapted through the pandemic and the rise of e-commerce, and how it has emerged today as one of the best-performing asset classes in commercial real estate. He shares how RioCan has sustained industry-leading occupancy, the bold bets the company made that reaffirmed the strength of retail, their strategy guiding its next phase of growth, and the efficiency and resilience of RioCan’s team.  In this conversation, Duncan dives into the tenants driving today’s strongest retail performance, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of The Well, unpacks RioCan’s pivotal moves at Clarkson Crossing and Clarkson Village, and so much more.This episode delivers unparalleled insights into RioCan and the resilience of retail real estate, only on The Commercial Real Estate Library. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    49 min

  4. 08/22/2025

    Colin Lynch, Head of Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management, Shares Exclusive Insights on Canadian Real Estate | Ep. 77

    In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Colin Lynch, Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management. In this episode, he shares an insider’s perspective on how TD Asset Management operates and how Canada fits into the global real estate landscape. From the challenges facing office in today’s landscape to emerging trends in industrial and multifamily, Lynch unpacks key market shifts and opportunities across all asset classes, offering rare insight into the macro trends shaping their performance. This conversation explores Canada’s global competitiveness, the nation’s productivity challenges, the untapped opportunities we need to seize, and an overview of the Mortgage market. Lynch offers an exceptional analysis on the current real estate landscape and leaves us with final words of inspiration everyone should hear. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    1h 2m

  5. 07/31/2025

    Michael Waters, CEO of Minto, on Leadership, Evolving a Legacy, & Market Insights | Ep. 76

    In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Michael Waters, Chief Executive Officer of Minto Group. Since joining the company in 2007, Michael has played a pivotal role in transforming Minto from a family-owned business into a fully integrated, world-class real estate investment and development firm. He shares his personal journey at Minto, what the company looked like when he started, and how he intentionally built a strong culture to support growth. ​​This conversation delves into the current state of the markets Minto operates in, the impact of macroeconomic shifts on the multifamily sector, and Waters’ perspective on both the condo and rental landscapes in Canada. He also shares his journey up the corporate ladder and the steps he took in his career that ultimately led him to become the CEO of one of North America’s largest fully integrated real estate companies. This episode delivers exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else, only on The Commercial Real Estate Library. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    48 min

  6. 07/23/2025

    Blair Welch, Co-Founder & CEO of Slate, on Building a $11.7B Empire & Exclusive CRE Insights | Ep. 75

    In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Blair Welch, Co-Founder and CEO of Slate Asset Management, for a rare deep dive into one of the most influential investment firms in the world. Blair shares the origin story of Slate, how he and his brother Brady built a global powerhouse from the ground up, and the principles that guide the firm’s investment strategy. With over C$23 billion in acquisitions and dispositions since its inception across North America and Europe, Slate’s rise is nothing short of remarkable. From lessons learned through missteps to advice for thriving in real estate today, Blair offers honest reflections, a behind-the-scenes look at Slate’s growth, and his outlook on where the commercial real estate market is headed next. This episode delivers exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else, only on The Commercial Real Estate Library. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    50 min

  7. 07/18/2025

    Canada’s Top Industrial Brokers on Post-COVID Market Correction & Future of Industrial Market | Ep. 74

    In this Exclusive interview, Dayma and Garret sit down with two of Canada’s most successful industrial brokers, Matt Albertine (Senior Vice President) and Bill Pavlopoulos (Vice President) at Colliers for an insider look at the state of industrial real estate. These industry heavyweights break down the post-COVID market correction, explore the history behind rental rate hikes, and discuss how the Greater Toronto Market historically went from the 4th largest industrial hub in North America to now the 6th, and so much more!  From the stories behind how Matt and Bill captured their biggest deals to career advice for aspiring brokers and their different approaches to building their team, this episode delivers exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else, only on The Commercial Real Estate Library. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE Library Website: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 Podcast Clips on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    1 hr

  8. 06/17/2025

    Jeffrey Berger, MD at TDB Advisory, on Distressed Asset Market & Rise of Receiverships | Ep. 73

    In this exclusive interview, Dayma and Garret are joined by Jeffrey Berger, Managing Director at TDB Advisory, for a deep dive into Canada’s growing distressed asset landscape.  Berger shares expert insights on the insolvency process, the rising wave of distressed properties, and the growing gap between sellers’ outdated property valuations and today’s market realities. He also explains why receiverships, once considered a near certainty, are no longer guaranteed, and what that means for lenders, investors, and property owners alike. Packed with a behind-the-scenes perspective from someone who has experience handling some of the country’s most significant distressed assets, this episode offers a rare look into what’s really happening in Canada’s commercial real estate and restructuring space. This is an episode you won’t want to miss, bringing you exclusive insider insights, only on the Commercial Real Estate Library podcast. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com CRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3 APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062 INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibrary TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1 PODCAST CLIPS ON YT: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

    48 min
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Commercial Real Estate Library - or CRE Library - is a Canadian Commercial Real Estate podcast focused on connecting you with industry leaders. Listen to insightful discussions with commercial real estate executives who drive the market - from founders of the largest REITs and pension funds to the fastest growing organizations in CRE tech. Your hosts on the show are Dayma Itamunoala - a leading investment broker at Colliers International specialized in the multifamily asset class, and Garret MacGillivray - a senior mortgage lender at Trez Capital. Subscribe for weekly episodes!

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  • Creator
    Dayma I. & Garret M.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dayma I. & Garret M.
  • Show Website
    Commercial Real Estate Library

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