Tariffs, Strategic Trade Agreements, and the Rise of Gateway Countries

We often think of tariffs as short-term levers in trade disputes—but the ripple effects can be long-lasting. Right now, many nations are quietly rethinking how they structure trade and supply chains. One of the most interesting shifts? The renewed focus on gateway countries. Gateway countries act as strategic hubs, geographically well-positioned, equipped with advanced logistics, and […]
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Can stablecoins make tariff-heavy trade run smoother?

Can stablecoins make tariff-heavy trade run smoother?

Trade settlement with dollar stable coins for small and medium enterprises navigating new duty structures and foreign exchange risk in the US and Canada is now possible thanks to dollar stablecoins. Tariffs are intended to alter relative prices and direct trade flows in specific ways. Small and midsized enterprises in the U.S. and Canada frequently […]
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Sustainability and Technology in Canadian Commercial Real Estate

Two connected trends, sustainability and technology, are causing a huge change in Canada’s commercial real estate market right now. Both businesses and governments put a high value on being environmentally responsible. At the same time, new technologies are becoming more and more important to how businesses operate. We look into how these trends will affect […]
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How Millennials and Gen Z Are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate Investing

Millennials and Gen Z are digital natives who grew up during periods of technological advances and economic insecurity. They are now entering the investment scene with new perspectives and different priorities than those previously. Their presence doesn’t simply add new players, it fundamentally alters the dynamics of commercial real estate. As someone who has watched […]
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How Immigration Fuels Real Estate in North America in 2025/6

I’ve been thinking a lot about immigration lately. Not just the political debates that seem endless, but something more concrete: the actual impact newcomers have on our buildings, our business districts, our commercial spaces. Everyone talks about immigrants buying homes, but what about the other side of real estate? The strip malls, office buildings, warehouses, […]
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How Immigration Fuels Real Estate in Canada: Beyond Residential and Into Commercial Real Estate (CRE)

Immigration has long been recognized as an engine of economic and societal development in Canada. Although most conversations regarding immigration focus on residential real estate markets, its ripple effects reach much further into commercial real estate (CRE). Immigrants not only buy real estate themselves but are key contributors to the increasing demand for office spaces, […]
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The Role of Industrial and Retail Real Estate in Canada’s Commercial Real Estate

The commercial real estate (CRE) market in Canada has changed since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The industrial and retail subsectors have grown despite structural issues that some industry sectors, especially the office subsector, have suffered. These subsectors contribute to the stabilization of Canada’s commercial real estate, as seen by the performance difference, which is supported […]
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Outlook on Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Market in 2025

The commercial real estate industry in Canada finds itself in a unique position as we enter 2025, characterized by cautious optimism but necessitating strategic thinking. Following significant changes in 2024, the progressive reduction of interest rates provides a favorable climate for growth while addressing broader economic concerns. An Environment of Stabilizing Interest Rates The Bank […]
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The Strategic Role of Pension Funds in CRE Investments

Pension Funds in CRE Investments One of the biggest institutional investors in Canada’s commercial real estate industry is pension funds. These funds are motivated to get involved by the requirement to produce steady, long-term returns to cover future pension obligations. According to statistics from the Bank of Canada Financial Stability Report 2024, about 15% of […]
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