In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Julian Schonfeldt, CIO at CAPREIT. 

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to Julian Schonfeldt 
• Discussion on CAPREIT’s data-driven investment approach
• Explanation of CAPREIT’s ESG commitment and its focus on energy-efficient buildings
• Exploring CAPREIT’s fiduciary and social obligations
• The concept of positive leverage and its relation to CAPREIT’s acquisition strategy
• The challenges of managing properties and reputation management

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Julian Schonfeldt joined CAPREIT in 2022 and is the Chief Investment Officer. He brings tremendous capital markets experience, having already been a trusted advisor to CAPREIT in his most recent role as Managing Director in the Real Estate Group at RBC Capital Markets. At RBC Capital Markets, Mr. Schonfeldt was responsible for equity and debt capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions transactions, strategic advisory assignments, and the valuation of major assets and portfolios. 

Julian has raised over $15 billion of equity and debt capital and advised on over $10 billion of M&A transactions in the real estate industry. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Carleton University and holds his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), and US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.

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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Katie Maslechko, the CEO of the Rental Protection Fund. 

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to the Rental Protection Fund and its goals
• Funding and support for nonprofits and co-ops
• Early success and partnerships
• Potential federal government support
• Challenges with existing federal programs and the need for tailored solutions
• Benefits of engaging with a fund as a broker or vendor

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Katie is an award-winning real estate professional with a decade of senior leadership experience. She has an impressive track record of building strategic partnerships across the private development, non-profit, and government sectors to deliver innovative, community-building projects. As Director of Development for Vancouver-based real estate developer Beedie, she was at the helm of groundbreaking projects, including a unique public-private-philanthropic partnership to deliver affordable housing and childcare in the City of Burnaby. 

Katie also chairs the Urban Land Institute’s Public-Private Partnership Product Council, comprised of leaders in city-building from across North America in public, private, and quasi-public roles, who gather regularly to discuss innovative partnerships and best practices to spur equitable development and social impact in cities and communities. She previously served as a non-profit board director and on the Urban Development Institute’s Women of UDI Committee.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with David Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Canadian Urban.

Topics covered include:

• How Canadian Urban manages $1.2 Billion and consistently ranks #1
• Why rental rates are set to skyrocket
• Overcoming today’s fundraising struggles and landing big investors
• How ESG became the main focus for real estate investment
• Where to find the best real estate opportunities in 2024

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David brings over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate to his role at Canadian Urban, where he oversees all of the company’s service offerings, including strategy asset management, performance analysis, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, and property management. David is a former President of Toronto NAIOP and served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of NAIOP Corporate in Washington, D.C.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Andrew Joyner, Managing Director for Head of Multi-Family at Tricon Residential.

Topics covered include:

• The effects of interest rates on apartment buildings
• Challenges and opportunities for rental housing developers
• How to survive the housing market rollercoaster
• Rate cuts, liquidity, and the future of real estate

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Andrew leads Tricon Residential’s Canadian multi-family rental platform, where he designs and implements strategy, sources investment opportunities, and oversees teams responsible for development, construction, and asset management. Before joining Tricon in 2016, Andrew held senior roles at CPP Investments in Toronto, focusing on North American real estate investments, and at Hines in London, UK.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Tony Irwin, Director and Interim President at the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations (CFAA).

Topics covered include:

• How CFAA shapes the Canadian rental housing landscape
• Changing the perspective toward rental housing
• The long road to GST reforms and their impact on housing
• GST extensions and government grants
• Future housing policies and changes

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Tony is currently the President and CEO of the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO). Before joining CCFA, he held several senior roles in the financial services and insurance industries. From 2005 to 2009, Tony was the Executive Director of the Justin Eves Foundation, a non-profit organisation that provides scholarships and bursaries to young people with learning disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, Tony has played significant roles in politics, serving as a Senior Advisor to an Ontario Premier and Executive Assistant to the Leader of the Official Opposition.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jason Castellan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Skyline Group of Companies.

Topics covered include:

• Jason’s transition from renting student rooms to large-scale real estate
• Skyline’s strategic investments in less competitive markets
• The potential of secondary and tertiary real estate markets
• The importance of on-the-ground insights and strong investor relationships

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Since 1991, Jason has been involved in buying, owning, managing, and financing real estate assets that generate income. His enthusiasm for acquiring, managing, and investing in assets has been key to his role as CEO of Skyline Group of Companies since its start in 1999.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brad Keast, Head of Development and Construction at Dream.

Topics covered include:

• The evolving space of the office market
• Transforming heritage buildings into luxury office spaces
• ESG strategies in commercial real estate
• Sustainable development and social responsibility in office projects
• The future of office work

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Brad is an experienced senior real estate executive and social infrastructure board director with a foundation in systems engineering and real estate development. He has successfully led internal teams across design, construction, engineering, investment analysis, and branding, as well as expansive external consultant groups. Brad’s diverse experience also includes managing software development projects for the Canadian Navy’s Command and Control System and overseeing complex mixed-use urban developments.

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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

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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 excels in delivering business results and engaging with senior executives, co-owners, stakeholders, and clients.

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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

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In his role at MSCI, Jim leads the real assets research team, focusing on the Americas, as well as leading capital markets research. Previously, he played a key role in U.S. research at Real Capital Analytics, acquired by MSCI in 2021. Before that, Jim spent 20 years at CBRE.

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