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REALPAC, CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council, and PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute have jointly released 'Decarbonizing Canada’s Commercial Buildings: The Owner & Investor Perspective', a new report that highlights the barriers to decarbonizing Canada’s commercial buildings, with ten actionable recommendations to accelerate progress. This collaborative report provides a comprehensive look at the decarbonization landscape faced by the commercial real estate industry in Canada and underscores the critical need for the industry to work together with all levels of government, utilities, the appraisal community, and financial institutions to achieve ambitious climate goals. Download your copy of the report at https://lnkd.in/gSBezjUE and read the related press release at https://lnkd.in/gz8MPddR.

 Happy Holidays from the REALPAC team! Thank you to our members, partners, sponsors, and the wider industry for a successful 2024. We look forward to continued collaboration in 2025 and beyond! Michael Brooks, Nancy Anderson, Carolyn Lane, Sandra Dos Santos, Darryl Neate, Kelsey Armstrong, Carla Hemans, Maha Mir, Minakshi Pai, Scott Stewart, Celeste Wright, and Jerome Thomas.

As Canada faces a challenging housing landscape, solutions that support our aging population while addressing housing supply issues are essential. The recently expanded Seniors' Tax Credit is a step in the right direction, offering financial relief that enables seniors to stay in their homes longer, maintain independence, and avoid the financial burdens of downsizing or moving. Read more by REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks in the Financial Post at: https://lnkd.in/gcceN9Te

Join REALPAC, the Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University, and industry leaders at tomorrow's 7th Annual Commercial Real Estate Research Symposium. This virtual event will bring together commercial real estate practitioners, academics and policy makers to share and discuss their research. Speakers include: - Adam Jacobs, PhD, Head of Research | Canada, Colliers Canada - Geoffrey Turnbull, Director of Innovation & Sustainability, Kindred Works - Haya E., Sustainability Analyst, LaSalle - Jonathan Graham, Manager of Building Performance, Kindred Works - Meet Shah, Doctoral Candidate at the Ted Rogers School of Management, TMU - Michael Le Coche, CFA, Director, Research & Predictive Analytics, Fiera Real Estate - Scott Figler, Director of Research, Canada, JLL - Susan Thompson, Associate Director, Research, Colliers Canada - Walter D’Lima, Assistant Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate at Florida International University - Zongyuan Li, Lecturer in Financial Economics and Technology at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics Register now at https://lnkd.in/g44NG9q3

REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks will be speaking at the Global Property Market Conference at a panel session on Solving the Affordable Housing Challenge: The Roles of Cities, Government, and Investors. Joined by a group of industry leaders, this panel will explore: - How governments and cities can facilitate investment to boost housing supply. - What investors need to balance risk, returns, and capital expenditures. - The effectiveness of tax incentives vs. rental regulatory measures in attracting investment. Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4fHIkU7

Join REALPAC and Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University for the 2024 Finance & Investment in Commercial Real Estate course, running virtually from November 18-21, 2024. This virtual, interactive course, taught by Dr. Jim Clayton from the Schulich School of Business - York University, delves into critical aspects of real estate finance and investment, including: - Real estate capital market trends - Structuring financing and investment analysis - Debt financing impact on valuation and risk - Financial analysis of development projects This course is open to commercial real estate professionals who want to deepen their expertise and gain practical tools. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/ghzv2KgN

REALPAC and the Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University’s course on "Lending in Commercial Real Estate" is taking place virtually next week from November 11-14, 2024. Now in its 11th year, created and led by Daniel Simunac, Co-CEO of Stonebridge Financial and other industry leaders, this interactive course will delve into the latest trends and strategies in commercial real estate lending. Students will gain perspectives on market challenges, risk management, and future opportunities. Guest lecturers include: - Zachary Cohn of Brookfield - Daniel Kofman and Elizabeth Earon of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP - Elizabeth Anton, Sam Su and Patrick Flatley of RBC - Matt Garrison, Mack Sesto and Zeena G. of CIBC - Roy Lall of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) - Jim Eplett of BMO This year’s course is fully booked. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g83Bsiiz

Join REALPAC and Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University for the 2024 Finance & Investment in Commercial Real Estate course, running virtually from November 18-21, 2024. This virtual, interactive course, taught by Dr. Jim Clayton from the Schulich School of Business - York University, delves into critical aspects of real estate finance and investment, including: - Real estate capital market trends - Structuring financing and investment analysis - Debt financing impact on valuation and risk - Financial analysis of development projects This course is open to commercial real estate professionals who want to deepen their expertise and gain practical tools. Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/ghzv2KgN

Yardi recently co-hosted a GRESB Regional Insights event in Toronto. The event featured an impressive lineup of industry leaders who shared insights on sustainable real estate practices and innovations. • Dan Winters provided updates on GRESB. • Rob Simpson from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Darryl Neate from REALPAC spoke on the future of sustainability in real estate. • Rebecca Everts shared updates on #YardiEnergy and gave strategies for integrating #ESG in properties. • Bozena Jankowska and Jessica Pilz shared their take on ESG reporting, including the three P's in ESG: Passion, Patience and Perseverance. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Learn more about our energy solutions here: https://bit.ly/4buonOp #YardiPulse #EnergyManagement #RegionalInsights

Join REALPAC and Toronto Metropolitan University for the 7th Annual REALPAC/TMU Commercial Real Estate Research Symposium. The Symposium brings together leaders, innovators, and experts from across the industry to dive deep into the biggest topics shaping Canadian real estate. Topics this year include: - Canada’s housing crisis and the growth of multi-residential real estate - The evolving dynamics in buyer-seller bargaining power across markets -Key strategies in office revitalization - Communication of environmental performance and stakeholder responses to climate risks View the full agenda and register today at: https://lnkd.in/g44NG9q3