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CRE This Week: The Trends Shaping Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape

Canada’s commercial real estate (CRE) market is moving fast — and every week brings a new wave of data, transactions, and strategic insights that professionals can use to stay competitive. Thanks to Altus Group’s Canada Research Team, we now have a fresh snapshot of how the markets are shifting nationwide as we head toward the close of 2025.

If you work in real estate, mortgage, appraisal, development, or any related licensed profession, this week’s market pulse offers signals worth watching while you enjoy your morning coffee.

Market Movers: Notable Transactions Across Canada

Activity continues across major regions, with apartments, industrial properties, hotels, and retail assets trading hands at significant valuations.

Greater Toronto Area — Apartment

100 Tyndall Avenue, Old Toronto
$14,531,750

More regional transactions

Greater Vancouver Area — Industrial

7531 134A Street, Surrey
$10,988,000 — $443 per sq. ft.

More regional transactions

Greater Ottawa Area — Hotel

100 & 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa
$86,000,000 — $150,087 per room

More regional transactions

Greater Golden Horseshoe — Industrial

160 McGovern Drive, Cambridge
$6,000,000

More regional transactions

For professionals tracking national opportunities, the Altus commercial transactions database remains one of the most powerful tools available for due diligence and investment research.

Access Altus Group’s Commercial Transactions Database

Key Indicators: What’s Driving Canadian CRE?

Retail Spending Remains Surprisingly Resilient

Despite a softer national economy, retail sales are up 4.7% year‑to‑date. Winnipeg and Vancouver lead the pack, while Toronto and Calgary stay stable after inflation adjustments. This strength supports the rising appeal of grocery‑anchored and open‑format retail assets.

Toronto CRE Feels the Brake Pressure

Investment volume in Toronto sits 13% below last year’s levels. Economic uncertainty and post‑2024 slowdown effects have cooled activity. Altus Group’s Q3 Toronto update dives deeper into performance indicators.

Read the full Toronto market update

Construction Cools After a Hot Start

Construction investment eased in September, with residential leading but slowing. The Prairies and Quebec show the strongest momentum, while other regions soften. With population growth also tapering, construction activity nationwide may remain subdued into 2026.

Research Spotlights: Insights Worth Bookmarking

Montreal CRE Update — Q3 2025

Montreal’s multifamily sector stays strong while other asset classes shift. A must‑read for investors recalibrating strategy.

Read the full market update

Canadian CRE Valuation Analysis — Q3 2025

Retail edges upward, office remains pressured, and national valuations stabilize. This report helps investors anticipate 2026 positioning.

Explore the analysis

Industry Event: AI Meets Real Estate

Applying AI Functions and Technology in Real Estate

Speaker: Rich Sarkis, President, ARGUS Software & Data
Event: Toronto Real Estate Forum
Date: December 4, 2025 — 11:30 AM ET

Learn more

Meet the Altus Research Leaders

The insights above are brought to life by the Altus Data Solutions team — a group of analysts and strategists laser‑focused on understanding national CRE conditions.

  • Ray Wong — Vice President, Data Solutions
  • Peter Norman — Vice President & Economic Strategist
  • Edward Jegg — Research Manager
  • Jennifer Nhieu — Senior Research Analyst

Why This Matters for Real Estate Professionals

Whether you’re investing, brokering, valuing, or developing, keeping up with weekly CRE movements is now a core competitive advantage. Staying informed helps guide smarter decisions, sharper timing, and stronger long‑term positioning.

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