Winter 2025 Magazine | Cautious optimism, pockets of resilience shine in 2026

The Winter 2025 issue of Canadian Real Estate Forums Magazine delves into the shifting dynamics of Canada’s CRE market. With cautious optimism on the horizon, this edition highlights key opportunities and challenges across sectors, from the resilience of food-anchored retail and the booming hotel market to the growing appeal of alternative assets like senior housing and data centres.

Featuring expert analyses from Real Estate Forum and Global Property Market speakers, market statistics, and forward-looking insights, this issue equips real estate professionals with the knowledge to navigate an evolving landscape and capitalize on emerging trends.

Snapshot of must-read highlights from this issue:

1. Ontario CRE 2025: Market recalibration

Explore the 10% decline in Ontario’s commercial real estate investment activity and the shift toward defensive assets like food-anchored retail and industrial properties.

2. Canadian hotel market: Resilient and thriving

Robin McLuskie of Colliers highlights the $1.88 billion hotel investment boom, driven by limited supply and strong liquidity.

3. Alternative assets: The new mainstream

Jonathan Turnbull of Harrison Street discusses the rapid growth of alternative assets like senior housing and data centres, urging investors to seize these opportunities.

4. Retail's revival

Discover why retail, especially food-anchored strips, remains a resilient and attractive investment option despite shifting consumer trends.

Access the full magazine and stay ahead in the ever-changing world of CRE.