Canadian Storage

Canada’s economy is currently experiencing a notable deceleration highlighted by the recent surprise announcement that GDP growth fell to 0% in November 2025 after contracting in October. This stalling of growth was counter to predictions of at least slow growth in GDP for November. At the same time, residential real estate activity remains at his...

Canada’s self-storage industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, transitioning from a niche real estate segment to a mainstream investment class. As we approach 2026, the sector is poised for continued growth, driven by demographic shifts, urban densification, technological innovation, and changing consumer behaviors. Market Overview and Growth Projections The Canadian self-sto...

A Historic Gathering The CSSA has long been the cornerstone of Canada’s self-storage industry, fostering education, networking, and advocacy. The 20th conference anniversary (27 th year of the Association) brought a sense of pride and reflection, as attendees looked back on how far the industry has come from a niche real estate segment to a mainstream asset class attracting major institutional int...

In October 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 709 (SB 709) into law, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for the self-storage industry in California. The legislation, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, introduces new constraints on rental rate increases and mandates greater transparency in rental agreements. As Canada grapples with rising consumer pro...

The self-storage industry across Western Canada remained resilient in Q2 2025, with stable occupancy levels, continued development activity in key metro areas, and rising investor interest in secondary markets. Despite economic headwinds such as elevated interest rates and construction cost inflation, demand for storage space continues to be supported by population growth, housing transitions, and...

Last week, QuadReal, the Vancouver based real estate investment company owned by BCI, announced the finalization of one of the worst-kept secrets in the Canadian storage industry. While the full details of the transaction remain undisclosed, discussions with other bidders and storage industry sources have provided some insights into the metrics. The storage community believes the transaction for a...

After a busy week (It’s only Wednesday) in the world of tariffs, several clients have inquired about the possible impact of the current and proposed tariffs on the Canadian self-storage industry. The current and potential tariffs can indirectly affect the Canadian self-storage industry through various economic and market-related mechanisms. Although self-storage is primarily a domestic, serv...

This podcast discusses the impact of low industrial vacancy rates in Metro Vancouver on the Self-Storage industry https://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-industrial-vacancy-rate-flirting-with-zero-1.24284536?utm_source=Western+Investor+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fd95a8ef5b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_03_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9b89d35e1e-fd95a8ef5b-967...

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