The GTA industrial market is showing signs of stabilization after several quarters of rising vacancy. Overall vacancy declined to 3.8% in Q2 2026, while availability fell to 5.5% as leasing activity strengthened and the development pipeline continued to shrink.

While uncertainty remains, there are signs the market is stabilizing. GTA office vacancy declined for the second consecutive quarter to 16.1%, while net absorption remained positive through the first half of 2026, driven by Class A space in the Financial Core.

Oil prices are making headlines again, but for industrial occupiers, the bigger story isn't at the gas pump. It's what those rising prices mean for the cost of occupying and operating industrial space.

The construction industry has been grappling with inflationary pressures on materials, which are now starting to normalize. However supply chain disruptions remain a significant challenge that can have severe impacts on construction projects if not managed properly.

The GTA industrial market continued to rebalance in Q1 2026, creating a more strategic environment for occupiers.

Attendance rules don't drive engagement. A workplace strategy guide to hybrid models, office experience, and space planning that gives people a reason to show up.

The additional rents are rising again. We are seeing a significant increase across the Greater Toronto Area, especially in downtown Toronto and the suburbs. After high figures in 2024 and a relief year in 2025, the numbers for 2026 are going back up.

Across industries, we’re seeing a growing wave of organizations enforcing stricter return-to-office (RTO) mandates. From tech giants like Amazon and Dell to Canadian banks such as RBC and CIBC, the message is clear: back to the office, and often, for four or five days a week.

During our session, we learned that there is no standard practice for how landlords operate their buildings or assign proportionate costs. With so many leases, the chances that your year-end statement doesn’t align with your lease are high.

As many companies are taking step to implement their post-pandemic workplace strategies, many are finding that even the best-laid plans have come with unforeseen challenges. Workplace transformations are often large, complex programs with unique processes for each organization.

We have all been scratching our heads trying to work out the best hybrid and remote work models for our businesses and pondering whether there will be performance fallout from a lack of office attendance over time. While we juggle the pros and cons of individual well-being, open recruitment strategies, and business performance, many companies are finding it difficult to find the perfect balance.

Many companies are attempting to optimize office performance and are struggling to understand if there is a correlation between in-office attendance and employee engagement levels.