Industry News
Construction Business
New children’s complex care centre approved in B.C.
A first-of-its-kind children’s complex care transition facility in B.C. will move forward with the approval of a concept plan.
Canadian Property Management
NRCan to fund commercial uptake of ISO 50001
Natural Resources Canada is offering subsidies to implement the ISO 50001 energy management systems standard in commercial and institutional buildings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Multi-res sector remained resilient in Q2 2020
New research from Morguard indicates Canada’s multi-residential sector remained resilient during Q2 2020, as did the industrial sector.
REMI Network
Homebuying cool down predicted for Ontario
As summer edges to a halt, a new housing market report is predicting a cool down when it comes to ownership.
Canadian Property Management
Brookfield looks to Carney on ESG-focused funds
Mark Carney, the United Nations special envoy for climate action and finance, has joined Brookfield Asset Management as vice chair and head of ESG and impact fund investing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Blackstone to invest $300 million in Tricon Residential
Tricon Residential announced that a syndicate of investors led by Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust has agreed to make a $300 million preferred equity investment in the company.
Design Quarterly
CaGBC reveals Green Building Award winners
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced the winners of the 2020 Green Building Excellence Awards.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
InterRent REIT acquires large Ontario portfolio
InterRent REIT announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of five Ontario apartment buildings for $170.0 million.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New mixed-use community coming to LaSalle
A new mixed-use community is coming to the LaSalle borough of Montreal, featuring a mix of local amenities, sustainable construction and expansive green space.
REMI Network
GRESB response demonstrates ESG momentum
Participation in the global benchmarking exercise increased 18 per cent from 2019 and represents more than USD $5.3 trillion worth of assets under management.
Construction Business
Task force releases national COVID-19 recovery plan
The national Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery has released a new report for Canada's economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Indoor air quality assurance bolsters reopenings
BOMA Toronto's new HVAC Advisory Council will monitor and respond to emerging knowledge about how SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — spreads.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
CAPREIT expands portfolio in southwestern Ontario
CAPREIT announced it has purchased a rental portfolio of two properties in southwestern Ontario for a purchase price of $50 million.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Nunavut undertakes low-carbon energy project
A $27-million joint Canada-Nunavut investment will underwrite retrofit measures and renewable energy installations in 45 government buildings in six communities throughout the South Baffin region
Canadian Property Management
Regional economic impacts of COVID-19 parsed
The strengths and vulnerabilities of key sectors either muted or accentuated COVID-19’s regional economic impacts, and the pace of recovery is also projected to vary across Canada.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Deduction rules broadened for 2020 income taxes
The Canada Revenue Agency is expected to align with Revenu Québec in allowing employees to claim expenses for working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for a "reasonable" portion of rent.
REMI Network
Ground breaks on 55C Bloor Yorkville Residences
MOD Developments launched 55C Bloor Yorkville Residences one year ago, and is now set to break ground on the 48-storey condo on Wednesday.



