Fall 2025 Magazine | Shifting the narrative to find new opportunities

The Fall 2025 issue of the Canadian Real Estate Forums Magazine explores transformative trends in Canada’s real estate sector. A key focus is Calgary’s Downtown Development Incentive, which repurposes vacant office spaces, including the University of Calgary’s new School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape. This initiative revitalizes urban spaces and supports mixed-use development.

The issue also addresses Canada’s housing crisis, advocating for partnerships to expand affordable housing. Innovative solutions such as land contributions and streamlined approvals are highlighted as essential steps forward. Additionally, the success of Saskatoon’s first commercial urban reserve showcases the potential of Indigenous economic development in fostering financial independence and reconciliation.

Gain valuable insights from some of the most influential voices in Canada’s real estate and development landscape in this issue:

• Nurit Altman, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets Real Estate Group
• Sara Cooper, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa
• Kevin Leon, President & Founder, Crestpoint Real Estate Investments
• Ian Macdonald, Business & Innovation Leader, High Growth Ventures, KPMG Canada
• Thom Mahler, Director, Downtown Strategy, City of Calgary
• Brandon Malleck, VP, Strategic Operations and Sustainability, Colonnade BridgePort
• Justin Mayerchak, Executive Vice President, Colliers
• Milton Tootoosis, Chief Economic Reconciliation Officer, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority

Discover the full insights and stories from industry leaders by reading or downloading the magazine here.