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Toronto parking review could allay tax exposure

Canadian Property Management

Toronto parking review could allay tax exposure

Recommended changes to Toronto's parking regulations could present an opening for some landlords to reduce their exposure to a potential commercial parking levy.
CRE retains ESG adherents as U.S. politics turn

Canadian Property Management

CRE retains ESG adherents as U.S. politics turn

Resilience and energy/water efficiency are projected to remain highly relevant for commercial real estate in the United States, while some other concepts linked to ESG are tapped to lose momentum.
aquatic

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Aquatic facility makes a splash in B.C.

The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster, B.C., was named after the playful, curious nature of a sea otter, in turn, reflecting the kind of visitor experience the local community was hoping to create at the newly completed facility.
Justin Trudeau

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Trudeau’s resignation marks end of an era

Justin Trudeau has resigned as the leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade of serving as Canada’s prime minister.
New refrigerant restrictions set for 2025

Canadian Property Management

New refrigerant restrictions set for 2025

Regulators in Canada and the United States are out of sync in banning the R-410A refrigerant that’s currently a mainstay of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump systems.
innovation efficiency

Canadian Property Management

Existing buildings sector limbering up with AI

Artificial intelligence is proving useful for teaching old dogs new tricks in the existing buildings sector, finding energy savings and emissions reductions in advance of comprehensive retrofits.
Water quality

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Water quality standard boosts healthcare industry

As healthcare facilities increasingly focus on patient safety and infection prevention, effective water management has become a critical aspect of medical device processing.
anti-renoviction bylaws

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Navigating N13 challenges in Ontario

Building and legal experts discuss how the new anti-renoviction bylaws coming to Toronto, Hamilton and London will impact rental housing supply.
Ontario re-evaluates steps for land use change

Canadian Property Management

Ontario re-evaluates steps for land use change

Proposed new provincial legislation would strip municipalities of their ability to request a record of site condition (RSC) in specified circumstances where the risk of site contamination is deemed to be low.
Sunnybrook

Canadian Facility Management & Design

A mindful expansion at Sunnybrook

Amid the high-traffic frenzy of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which houses the busiest trauma facility in Canada, a new space brings peace and comfort to patients with brain and mental health needs, and the staff who care for them.
Sustainable proptech gaining momentum

Canadian Property Management

Sustainable proptech gaining momentum

An expanding roster of tech companies aligned with the sustainable and smart buildings market reflects growing demand from end-users and draws support from increasingly enthusiastic investors.
aging

CondoBusiness

Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda

Canadian Property Management

Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda

A small but noteworthy cohort of tenants will be leasing specialized space as the Ontario government moves toward granting licences for new independently operated surgical and diagnostic clinics.
Gentle density roughs out space for infill

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Gentle density roughs out space for infill

Governments across Canada have introduced various measures to encourage accessory dwelling units and more infill housing supply on existing residential properties.
Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital

Canadian Property Management

Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital

The Canadian government promotes a standardized approach for categorizing sustainable investment and verifying its credibility for market participants.
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

Canadian Property Management

Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.
Unity Fitness

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Unity Fitness redefines wellness in Toronto

At Unity Fitness, interior design firm Figure3 wanted to create an inclusive space that gave back to its community—a growing mix of young families and professionals.