Dayma I. & Garret M.

Commercial Real Estate Library

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Commercial Real Estate Library - or CRE Library - is a Canadian Commercial Real Estate podcast focused on connecting you with industry leaders. Listen to insightful discussions with commercial real estate executives who drive the market - from founders of the largest REITs and pension funds to the fastest growing organizations in CRE tech. Your hosts on the show are Dayma Itamunoala - a leading investment broker at Colliers International specialized in the multifamily asset class, and Garret MacGillivray - a senior mortgage lender at Trez Capital. Subscribe for weekly episodes!

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Dayma I. & Garret M.

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Business

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www.crelibrary.ca

Latest episode

Dec 11, 2025

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Episodes

Jim Ward & Shawn Gilligan on QuadReal’s Strategy, Markets & Global Expansion | Ep. 79 11.12.2025

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Jim Ward, Managing Director of Canadian Debt Investments, and Shawn Gilligan, Senior Vice President of North America Research & Strategy at QuadReal. Jim and Shawn unpack what’s capturing QuadReal’s attention today - from how the market has shifted over the last six months to the priorities shaping...

Jim Ward & Shawn Gilligan on QuadReal’s Strategy, Markets & Global Expansion | Ep. 79 11.12.2025

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Jim Ward, Managing Director of Canadian Debt Investments, and Shawn Gilligan, Senior Vice President of North America Research & Strategy at QuadReal. Jim and Shawn unpack what’s capturing QuadReal’s attention today - from how the market has shifted over the last six months to the priorities shaping...

Andrew Duncan CIO of RioCan on Retail Comeback, and Its Rise to Top-Performing Asset Class | Ep. 78 09.09.2025

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Andrew Duncan, Chief Investment Officer at RioCan. Since joining the company in 2013, Andrew has been instrumental in leading investment transactions and overseeing the development pipeline, shaping RioCan’s strategy and positioning it as one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs in the country....

Colin Lynch, Head of Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management, Shares Exclusive Insights on Canadian Real Estate | Ep. 77 22.08.2025

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Colin Lynch, Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management. In this episode, he shares an insider’s perspective on how TD Asset Management operates and how Canada fits into the global real estate landscape. From the challenges facing office in today’s landscape to emerging...

Michael Waters, CEO of Minto, on Leadership, Evolving a Legacy, & Market Insights | Ep. 76 31.07.2025

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Michael Waters, Chief Executive Officer of Minto Group. Since joining the company in 2007, Michael has played a pivotal role in transforming Minto from a family-owned business into a fully integrated, world-class real estate investment and development firm. He shares his personal journey at Minto, what...

Blair Welch, Co-Founder & CEO of Slate, on Building a $11.7B Empire & Exclusive CRE Insights | Ep. 75 23.07.2025

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Blair Welch, Co-Founder and CEO of Slate Asset Management, for a rare deep dive into one of the most influential investment firms in the world. Blair shares the origin story of Slate, how he and his brother Brady built a global powerhouse from the ground up, and the principles that guide the firm’s inve...

Canada’s Top Industrial Brokers on Post-COVID Market Correction & Future of Industrial Market | Ep. 74 18.07.2025

In this Exclusive interview, Dayma and Garret sit down with two of Canada’s most successful industrial brokers, Matt Albertine (Senior Vice President) and Bill Pavlopoulos (Vice President) at Colliers for an insider look at the state of industrial real estate. These industry heavyweights break down the post-COVID market correction, explore the history behind rental rate hikes, and discuss how the...

Jeffrey Berger, MD at TDB Advisory, on Distressed Asset Market & Rise of Receiverships | Ep. 73 17.06.2025

In this exclusive interview, Dayma and Garret are joined by Jeffrey Berger, Managing Director at TDB Advisory, for a deep dive into Canada’s growing distressed asset landscape.  Berger shares expert insights on the insolvency process, the rising wave of distressed properties, and the growing gap between sellers’ outdated property valuations and today’s market realities. He also explains why receiv...

Bader Elkhatib, SVP at CentreCourt, on Condo Market Recovery & How the Federal Election Impacts Development | Ep. 72 15.05.2025

In this exclusive interview, Bader Elkhatib, Partner and Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at CentreCourt , one of the GTA’s most active high-rise residential developers, joins Dayma and Garret for a wide-ranging discussion on the current and future landscape of real estate development in Canada. Bader shares his insights on when he expects the condo market to rebound, how the recent federal e...

Min Suh, Managing Partner of Steady Capital, on Canada’s housing crisis & 2025 opportunities | Ep. 71 18.03.2025

In this exclusive interview, Min Suh, Managing Partner of Steady Cap - an institutional-grade equity real estate strategy sponsor focused on direct and joint venture investments - joins Dayma and Garret to discuss a wide range of topics, including key challenges in the Canadian economy, identifying areas where real estate investors can be bullish, exploring the history of Canada's condo market...

Stéphan Déry, CEO of Canada Lands Company, on Downsview West & Canada’s Iconic Attractions | Ep. 70 19.02.2025

In this compelling discussion, Stéphan Déry, President and CEO of Canada Lands Company, joins Dayma and Garret to discuss the company’s innovative developments and its substantial influence on the Canadian real estate sector. Gain valuable insights into the key projects shaping the industry’s future, how Canada Lands distinguishes itself, and the emerging trends Stéphan anticipates. Additionally,...

2025 Economic Outlook, Canadian Politics, and Real Estate Predictions with KingSett Capital CEO Rob Kumer | Ep. 69 28.01.2025

In this exclusive interview, Rob Kumer, CEO of KingSett Capital, Canada’s leading private equity real estate investment firm, sits down with Dayma and Garret to discuss a wide range of topics. From the impact of Trump’s policies on the Canadian economy to his insights on the real estate market and investment outlook for 2025. Rob provides an in-depth look at the firm’s strategy, investment approac...

The Future of the Residential Real Estate Market and Consumer Demand with Ron Butler | Ep 68 16.07.2024

Ron Butler is a residential mortgage broker and the owner of Butler Mortgage. With offices coast to coast, Butler Mortgage has been helping Canadians secure home financing for over 25 years. In addition to mortgages Ron is the host of Angry Mortgage Podcast, a renowned real estate focused podcast where he discusses a wide range of topics impacting real estate and mortgages.   SECURE COMMERCIAL FIN...

Brad J. Lamb on Condo Sales and Today's Residential Development Marketplace | Ep. 67 03.06.2024

Brad J. Lamb is a Canadian real estate broker and condominium developer. He has completing 19 developments, approximately 3400 suites for over $1.3B. Currently, Lamb Development Corp has three projects under construction, almost 800 suites for a value of $360 Million. Lamb Development Corp. is in development on a further 15 projects in Toronto, Hamilton, Calgary & Edmonton with a value of $2.4...

Dayma & Garret on Prop Tech, AirBnB Regulations, and Housing Affordability | Ep. 67 29.12.2023

Dayma and Garret discuss 4 game changing proptech companies (listed below). They also share their thoughts on affordability, automation, and construction costs. No guests today, just the guys chatting about innovation in commercial real estate. You're going to love this episode. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: ⁠ http://greenfoxcapital.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Michael Emory on Allied's $1.35Bn Data Centre Sale, Navigating the Office Market Today | Ep. 66 22.11.2023

Michael is our Founder and Executive Chair of the Board of Trustees at Allied Properties REIT. Prior to entering the real estate business in 1988, he was a partner at the law firm of Aird & Berlis LLP, specializing in corporate and real estate finance. He is also a Director of EQB Inc. and Equitable Bank. SECURE FINANCING: ⁠http://greenfoxcapital.com⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Low Leverage, Big Returns with Choice REIT CEO Rael Diamond | Ep. 65 | CRELIBRARY 26.10.2023

Rael L. Diamond is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Properties and has held that position since May 2019, prior to which he was the Chief Operating Officer of Choice Properties. Mr. Diamond previously served in the roles of President & Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (CREIT) from 2012 to 2018. Prior to joining CREI...

Scott Hutcheson on 4.25M SF of Office and Stealing Market Share by Creating Better Space | Ep. 64 | CRELIBRARY 27.06.2023

R. Scott Hutcheson is the Executive Chair of Aspen Properties, a fully integrated, privately held commercial real estate company based in the city of Calgary. Together with investment partners, Aspen owns and manages approximately $1.2 billion in assets, comprising 4.25 million square feet of downtown office space and 3,000 parking stalls in the cities of Calgary and Edmonton. The portfolio consis...

Eric Carlson on WFH and the Impact on OFFICE | Ep. 63 | Part 2 13.06.2023

Eric Carlson is the CEO and Founder of Anthem properties. Anthem properties is a real estate development company focused on investment, development and management of commercial and residential properties. The portfolio includes 9,000,000 commercial square feet 8,500 acres of land and 20,500 residential homes. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https:/...

Eric Carlson on Complete Dysfunction in Housing Policy | Ep. 63 | Part 1 13.06.2023

Eric Carlson is the CEO and Founder of Anthem properties. Anthem properties is a real estate development company focused on investment, development and management of commercial and residential properties. The portfolio includes 9,000,000 commercial square feet 8,500 acres of land and 20,500 residential homes. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https:/...

Shawn Gilligan On How Macroeconomics Hit Your Portfolio | Ep. 62 25.05.2023

QuadReal's assets under management total $67.1Bn. As Vice President, Canadian Research & Strategy, Shawn leads the Canadian research team with a focus on strategic analysis and global macroeconomic trends in support of QuadReal’s domestic investment objectives. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: https://portsmouth.ca SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https...

Ty Diamond on The Well, Large Scale-Development, and the new Diamond Kilmer Partnership | CRELIBRARY Episode #61 22.02.2023

Ty Diamond - President of Diamond Kilmer - joins Dayma to discuss The Well, working with city planners to create large-scale projects, and Diamond Corp's partnership with Kilmer Group.  SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com  PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: https://portsmouth.ca  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | https...

Developing 6,000 Rental Units with Fitzrovia Founder Adrian Rocca | CRELIBRARY Episode #60 13.12.2022

Fitzrovia is the largest developer of class A rental in Canada with a pipeline of 6,000 units and $6Bn in AUM. Founder and CEO Adrian Rocca joins us to share his journey, how he's looking at the market today, and where the industry is headed.    SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com  PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: https://portsmouth.ca  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https:/...

Raising Equity to Scale with Waverley President Don McDonald | CRELIBRARY Episode #59 06.12.2022

President of Waverley, Don McDonald joins the podcast to discuss how to raise equity, growing from a mom-and-pop shop to a household name, and the current state of the commercial real estate market. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: https://portsmouth.ca SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw SPOTIFY | http...

Brokerage & the Oxford Cup with Scott Addison, Partner SC at Colliers | CRELIBRARY Episode #58 22.11.2022

Scott Addison joins the podcast. Scott is the former President of Brokerage for Colliers Canada. He is currently a Partner with the Strategy and Consulting Group at Colliers. SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.com  PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: https://portsmouth.ca  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBw  SPOTIFY | https://open.sp...

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