Industry News
Investors express interest in seeking new deals
Pension funds and life insurance companies appeared most anxious to get back into the game, with more than 50 per cent of reporting they were pursuing acquisitions.
Automated tool makes CECRA application easier
KPMG in Canada has launched a new automated tool to help commercial landlords apply to the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program.
Many cities are aggregate recycling laggards
Despite the many benefits of aggregate recycling, millions of tonnes of asphalt and concrete are dumped into landfill sites in Ontario.
Manitoba stretches property assessment cycle
An extra year of tax apportionment based on pre-pandemic values could be a harsh postponement for some property owners. The scheduling adjustment is expected to hurt the most in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Occupational cancer risk goes largely undetected
A new report uncovers how difficult it is to investigate and compensate workplace cancer, largely attributed to solar radiation, asbestos, diesel engine exhaust and crystalline silica.
TOBY International acclaim for Toronto properties
Canadian owners and managers can once again claim title to The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) in an international forum.
Feds suggest CECRA sets Canada apart from peers
About $221 million in Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance had been disbursed as of July 3, Finance Minister Bill Morneau reported in the 2020 Economic and Fiscal Snapshot he released today.
Ontario offers free online health and safety training
The Ontario government's new online health and safety training touches on topics such as infection control, ladder safety, and preventing harassment.
Ontario Ombudsman tracks LTB’s sluggish pace
The Ombudsman's newly released 2019-20 annual report identifies the Landlord and Tenant Board as one of the most common sources of complaints, prompting an in-progress investigation.
Reopening buildings face bacteria, corrosion issues
As buildings are reopened, inactive plumbing lines may cause bacteria and corrosion problems that lead to additional issues beyond the spread of coronavirus.
Ontario guide helps buildings restore water quality
Building owners and managers are responsible for water flushing activities to restore drinking water. Sometimes this process could take up to 12 weeks.
Quadrangle and Human Space launch Wellness Ready
Quadrangle and Human Space have launched Wellness Ready, a program to support businesses as they create healthy environments for returning occupants and customers.
Q2 leaves most downtown office markets unscathed
Second quarter vacancy rates and rent trends provide a first look at Canadian commercial real estate markets during widespread COVID-19-triggered business shutdowns.
Toronto to refine investment decision process
Proposed policy changes would embed United Nations sustainable development goals in ESG criteria and adjust parameters for allocations to real assets.
Summer ideal for generator safety refresh
Following manufacturer guidelines and using the right fuel are just two of the summertime generator safety tips provided by OPEI.
Buildings can now report energy and water usage for 2019
Building owners and managers can now report their 2019 energy and water usage to the ministry, with the deadline extended due to COVID-19.
Saskatchewan launches employee training subsidy for reopening businesses
The program will reimburse eligible private-sector employers in Saskatchewan 100 per cent of employee training costs related to reopening.



