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Long deceased author, naturalist, and adventurer John H. Tobe once said, “Disease is the biggest moneymaker in our economy.” As Canadians continue to struggle in this era of COVID-19, one must ask who makes money? Municipalities, for instance, which are arguably the first-line responders for providing care and comfort to citizens, have been sacked with record-breaking expenditures during the pandemic....

Whether you're a new business looking for your first location or a property investor with an established deal team, every commercial real estate transaction requires due diligence and asking the tough questions. When entering into a deal that may have profound financial (and other) implications for your company, you don't want to leave any stone uncovered. First, Put Time on...

COVID-19. Coronavirus. Vaccine. It seems we cannot turn on a news report or cruise social media without encountering some message relating to the global pandemic. However, most of us have settled into the new normal and accept this as our societal focus—for now. While most people have adjusted to this, individual industries, including commercial real estate, continue to experience volatility....

The modern multiscreen theatre arose alongside the mall in the mid-20th century. Catering to a consumer market with increasing disposable income, theatres became a staple, if not anchor, for a significant number of commercial developments. This link with in-person retail, along with their reliance on crowded spaces make the pandemic particularly challenging for theatres as well as their landlords, as...