On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers.

Topics covered include:

• Colliers’ strategic expansion beyond brokerage
• The impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s commercial real estate market
• Challenges in valuing assets amid market uncertainty
• The rising interest in real estate privatization
• The key factors of Colliers’ success
• Predictions for Canada’s commercial real estate market

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Brian is an experienced executive renowned for driving success in Strategy and General Management who excels at reviving struggling organizations. He has a wealth of experience in drafting and executing strategies across Canadian, US, and global markets for S&P 500 companies, specifically in B2B Services and Commercial Real Estate sectors. His diverse background includes significant roles in Innovation, Marketing, Strategy, and General Management.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of Urban Planning and Economy for the City of Edmonton.

Topics covered include:

• Edmonton’s success in attracting industrial and logistics investment
• The future of development in Edmonton
• Automation and innovation in Edmonton’s real estate sector
• Addressing affordability through efficient processes

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Kim began her career as a planning technician for the City of Edmonton, where she was involved in creating maps as well as addressing and organizing community engagement events. After 15 years, she transitioned to private consulting at Stantec, which provided her valuable insights into the development community and the opportunity to influence projects at their initial stages. After 4 years with Stantec, Kim returned to the City of Edmonton.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brady Welch, Founding Partner of Slate Asset Management.

Topics covered include:

• The four pillars of business in real estate investment
• Insights into asset classes and market dynamics
• The future of office space
• Real estate investments during downturns
• The relevance of office space in a remote work era

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Brady brings more than three decades of real estate industry experience across North America and Europe. Before Slate, he served in high-ranking roles at Fortress Investment Group between 1998 and 2005, where he oversaw asset management strategies, financing, and the creation of direct real estate investments and debt portfolios.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Rob Murchison, Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings.

Topics covered include:

• Addressing technology debt in commercial buildings
• How data and technology drive sustainable real estate
• Unlocking cost reduction and decarbonization in commercial buildings
• Sustainability as a profitable business strategy
• The role of technology in improving building management

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Rob brings more than 25 years of expertise in strategy consulting, design, and IT implementation for real estate developers and commercial enterprises. His contributions have influenced the industry through collaborations with top-tier institutions such as Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, Georgia Tech, and Harvard, where he also serves as an instructor for continuing education.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Colin Lynch, Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management.

Topics covered include:

• Insights into global market dynamics in 2023 and beyond
• Canada’s model for weathering economic and real estate cycles
• The role of math in real estate investing
• How to navigate future real estate cycles
• Geopolitical risk in real estate
• The Black Opportunity Fund

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In 2020, Colin earned a spot on Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 list, celebrating his remarkable achievements among the country’s young leaders. Throughout his career, he has taken on key leadership roles at renowned organizations such as Toronto Community Housing, Greystone Managed Investments, Aimia, and McKinsey & Company.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Sherry Larjani, President at Spotlight Development.

Topics covered include:

• The affordable housing crisis
• Spotlight Development’s 10,000 units project of affordable housing nationwide
• How to make affordable housing a reality
• Development delays and economic pressures in the housing industry
• Strategies to address the housing crisis
• Reina: Canada’s first all-female development project

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Sherry is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur, well-known for her skill in constructing beautifully designed spaces that embody her creative visions. Her commitment to fostering gender equality in the field led to a groundbreaking partnership with Urban Capital in 2019 to launch Reina, a project distinguished by Canada’s first all-female development team. Over the years, Sherry has successfully completed a wide array of projects, collaborating with top developers like Liberty Development, Urban Capital, and CentreCourt, among others.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Ugo Bizzarri, Chief Executive Officer at Hazelview Investments.

Topics covered include:

• The rise of multifamily apartments
• The art of long-term investment in real estate development
• Strategic investment insights for 2024
• ESG and sustainability in real estate

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As CEO of Hazelview Investments, Ugo oversees a dedicated team of more than 650 professionals across 19 offices worldwide, including Canada, the US, Europe, and Hong Kong. Together, they manage over $11.8 billion in real estate investments.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Glenn Way, President of GWL Realty Advisors, to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto.

Topics covered include:

• Managing risk and positioning for growth in real estate
• The importance of embracing change and lifelong learning
• Growth opportunities in commercial real estate
• Strategic opportunity exploration in the market
• Why putting people first is key to commercial real estate success

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As President of GWL Realty Advisors, Glenn oversees the company’s management and growth, focusing on strategic direction, business development, and asset management. With over 20 years in the real estate industry and various leadership roles at GWL Realty Advisors, Glenn currently serves on the University of Guelph’s Real Estate Program Advisory Board and supports Swing for the Cure.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Nurit Altman, Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto.

Topics covered include:

• Raising equity and debt in real estate
• Challenges and opportunities in today’s real estate market
• Honesty as the best real estate policy
• Prioritizing long-term versus short-term success
• Understanding the real estate market’s recovery and resilience into 2025

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Nurit is a real estate professional whose career took off after delaying her admission to McGill University to work as an assistant at Royal LePage Commercial, now Cushman and Wakefield. While completing her Bachelor of Commerce at McGill, she returned to Royal LePage each summer, gaining early industry experience, which led to a full-time position after graduation. Nurit then spent over a decade at Brookfield Financial, developing a deep understanding of retail investment sales.

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On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron recall their talk with Amy Price, President at BentallGreenOak (BGO), to whom they spoke at the Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in September 2023 in Toronto.

Topics covered include:

• BGO’s global expansion and diversification strategies
• Buying and selling a hotel during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Compression and decompression in the real estate market
• How to overcome office space challenges
• The impact of geopolitical events on real estate
• What makes the Canadian investment landscape so attractive

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Amy oversees BGO’s U.S. and Canadian sectors and collaborates with the Capital Raising team. She is a key member of the Global Executive Team, the Management Committee, and the U.S. Investment Committee, and leads the company’s global equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives as the chair of the EDI Leadership Council.

Before joining in 2012, she was a managing director at Morgan Stanley, overseeing western U.S. real estate investments. Amy also serves on the Global Board of Directors for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of AFIRE. Her philanthropic roles include board positions with the YMCA of San Francisco, the National Charity League with her daughter, and Service Corp with her son.

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