Weekly Address December 14th Edition

addy | Headlines Shaping Canadian Real Estate (Plus a Quick Poll)

A roundup of the latest real estate, business, and political news shaping Canada’s economy—and what it means for real estate investors.

 

This week’s newsletter brings together the latest Canadian real estate, business, and policy headlines. The recent news is below, along with a short poll to gauge what you see as the biggest risk to your wealth heading into 2026. Let’s go!

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Real Estate News

 

Are Canada’s banks on the brink of an office leasing spree?

Canada’s banks could increase their office leasing by up to 1.5 million square feet in Toronto during 2026, Oxford Properties’ Kevin Hardy predicted during the Real Estate Forum in Toronto. That would create additional demand for space among related sectors.

renx.ca/office-tenants-needs-and-expectations-are-increasing

 

 

 

Tech companies pick up pace of downtown Toronto office leasing

The technology industry’s share of downtown Toronto office leasing has increased from 10 per cent last year to 15 per cent this year, according to Avison Young, ranking it second to the financial services sector at 46 per cent.

renx.ca/tech-companies-pick-up-pace-of-downtown-toronto-office-leasing

 

 

 

Cowichan case blamed for sinking B.C. property deals, including luxury hotel purchase

VANCOUVER — An Ontario company that put down a deposit to buy a luxury hotel in Richmond, B.C.

www.westerninvestor.com/british-columbia/cowichan-case-blamed-for-sinking-bc-property-deals-including-luxury-hotel-purchase-11609525

 

 

 

Sellers in Airdrie delay listing, see market decline as they finish renovations

Owners of a three-bedroom townhouse added a fresh coat of paint and new floors in hopes of getting a better price

www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/calgary-and-edmonton/article-airdrie-sellers-delay-listing-market-decline-renovations

 

 

 

Rob Shaw: Eby opens door to financial compensation as Cowichan decision reverberates

Bailout talk underscores how quickly reconciliation policy has turned into an economic and legal flashpoint

www.biv.com/news/commentary/rob-shaw-eby-opens-door-to-financial-compensation-as-cowichan-decision-reverberates-11616068

 

 

Recent Pods

 

YouTube video by Steve Saretsky

Vancouver Vacancy Rates Just Hit a 30-Year High

 

YouTube video by Daniel Foch

The real story behind Land Claims in Canada

Business News

 

Canada open to restart U.S. trade talks, but next engagement likely CUSMA review: LeBlanc | CBC News

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the door is open for American officials to restart trade talks with Canada, but the next time for direct engagement on trade will likely be when the North American free trade agreement is reviewed next month.

www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-u-s-trade-cusma-review-dominic-leblanc-trump-tariffs-9.7015600

 

 

 

Buy now, pay later plans are everywhere. Here’s how they’re affecting debt-stressed Canadians | CBC News

Canadians under 35 are seeking debt relief services in higher numbers and missing credit payments at higher rates. Student loans, first credit cards and slow wage growth aren’t helping, but experts say the ubiquity of “buy now, pay later” plans are making the problem worse.

www.cbc.ca/news/business/canadians-under-35-debt-relief-missed-payments-9.7012117

 

 

Sunday Poll

Everyone’s talking about returns, but very few people are talking about risk. As we head into 2026, the bigger question isn’t how much you can make — it’s what could quietly erode your wealth. We’re curious what you see as the biggest threat ahead.

What’s the biggest threat to your wealth in 2026?

Last Wednesday Poll Results

Last Wednesday we asked “Which sector will outperform in 2026?” 45.45% of you responded – Energy”


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