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I recently read a compelling piece by Diane Francis that helped crystalize something I’ve believed for a long time: Canada has the potential to be a true energy superpower — but only if we act like one. Francis argues that the U.S. and Canada are sitting on massive...

I’ve spent over two decades working with and advising some of the biggest names in commercial real estate. Today, I manage a portfolio of $400 million in commercial assets across Arizona, Colorado, and Canada. Though I live in Toronto, my focus remains firmly on both...

Let me start by saying it loud and clear: I really, really hate Trump. His politics, his rhetoric, his history—none of it sits right with me. But sometimes even he will stumble onto something that doesn’t immediately make me want to hurl objects. This—Trump’s “Trump...

The commercial real estate (CRE) sector is currently experiencing a significant shift, with loan modifications surpassing $39 billion. This trend underscores the evolving dynamics within the industry, influenced by factors such as interest rate fluctuations, changing...

The Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key interest rate at 5% this week came as no surprise to most of us in the business and real estate world. What is surprising—or at least notable—is how little impact this move is likely to have in the short term on Canada’s...

The second-quarter earnings season for Canada’s Big Six banks has sent a clear signal: the country’s largest lenders are preparing for a tougher economic environment. As economic uncertainty mounts—driven by trade tensions, higher interest rates, and a softening...