SIOR Canada Insights: Canadian SIORs Reveal 5 CRE Trends to Watch

The commercial real estate (CRE) landscape continues to evolve as global market pressures, shifting capital flows, and technological disruption reshape how businesses operate and invest. In Canada, these dynamics are playing out across every asset class — from industrial strength and office transformations to emerging tech-driven hubs.

In this new series, we're featuring member perspectives across asset classes:

Mitchell Blaine, SIOR (CCC) points to industrial resilience despite tariffs. Jim Bijou, SIOR (CWC) and Sanjiv Chadha, SIOR (CCC) explain why proactive, strategy-first leasing is more important than ever. Lloyd Cooper, SIOR (CEC) and Jeff Flemington, SIOR (CCC) highlight office sector dynamics, while Gord Cook, SIOR (CCC) underscores steady capital market confidence. Finally, Darren Shaw, SIOR (CCC) spotlights Waterloo’s growing tech and AI momentum.