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Canada office insights

Vacancy continues to climb, concentrating on Class B segment

July 20, 2023
Contributors:
  • Shawna Rogowski
  • Matthew Clark
  • Megan Keeler

Canada saw absorption reach approximately negative 1.53m s.f. in the second quarter, pushing national vacancy to a multi-decade high of 15.8%.  The Class A segment and suburban markets outperformed while the majority of added vacancy was in the Downtown Class 'B' segment, with several tenants consolidating into higher quality buildings. 

 

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Calgary office insight

Asking net rents increase across all classes, showcasing another positive quarter.     
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Montreal office insight

Vacancy and asking rates increased slightly while landlords continued to upgrade their assets.     
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Southwest Ontario office insight

Residential conversions underway as landlords look to rightsize the market to meet demand.     
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Vancouver office insight

Overall vacancy remains steady, while sublease vacancy accelerates dramatically.     
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Toronto office insight

Right-sizing and flight-to-quality drives leasing momentum while the sublease market cools down.     
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Edmonton office insight

As election looms and population booms, office market momentum remains in suburbs.     
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Ottawa office insight

Ottawa’s vacancy rate hits double digits for first time in 5 years, market uncertainty continues.     
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