Future of real estate in Canada

We are delighted to launch the latest edition of our annual Future of real estate in Canada series.

In this edition, we focus on key themes that are expected to drive the Canadian real estate industry in 2026 and beyond, and we provide our thoughts on how Canadian real estate organizations can navigate and thrive. Despite macroeconomic challenges and uncertainty, there are key points in these themes that would benefit from the attention of real estate executives. If the coming challenges are navigated successfully with an eye toward these key points, real estate executives could see improved operational efficiency, increased growth, new revenue streams, and strengthened risk management.

Our insights are backed by our survey of Canadian real estate owners and tenants, as well as our global (including Canada) survey of owners and investors. The key themes include:

1. Selective recovery in investments, fundamentals, and leasing activity: Possible areas where value will emerge in 2026
2. Beyond pilots: Building a cohesive AI strategy for sustainable transformation
3. From fragmentation to intelligence: The ERP and data fabric road map
4. From commitment to conversion: Embedding ESG in value creation

We hope you find this insightful and please do not hesitate to reach out to discuss further.