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Mississauga appoints new director of building
Rick Conard is the new director of building and chief building officer for the City of Mississauga. He replaces Ezio Savini, who retires this month.
Ontario Teachers to realign real estate oversight
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will bring its global real estate investment team in-house, while Cadillac Fairview Corporation manages its Canadian portfolio with a new president and CEO at the helm.
USGBC bell-ringers signal green capital momentum
The New York Stock Exchange recognized three decades of green building momentum across the United States and its capital markets as the U.S. Green Building Council opened the day’s trading on June 8.
CAGBC commends 2023 roster of green influencers
The Canada Green Building Council has bestowed 2023 leadership awards to four individuals and a company at the forefront of adopting and driving sustainable policies, practices and products.
Inaugural BOMA BEST Smart certifications awarded
The first certifications have been conveyed through the new BOMA BEST Smart assessment and benchmarking program for digital optimization of building performance.
Newmark appoints first Canadian president
Norm Taylor has joined Newmark Group to lead the real estate advisory firm’s operations in Canada.
TAS appoints new chief development officer
TAS announced the appointment of Hugh Clark as the new chief development officer, effective May 23, 2023.
Toronto buildings to demonstrate decarbonization
Private multifamily buildings make up the largest share of projects set to demonstrate decarbonization technologies and procedures through Toronto’s deep retrofit challenge.
Christine Bergeron to lead Concert Properties
Christine Bergeron, current president and chief executive officer of Vancity Group, will step into those roles with Concert Properties beginning in September.
BC Housing confirms Vincent Tong in top job
BC Housing has confirmed Vincent Tong as its permanent chief executive officer after he stepped into the role in an acting capacity last September.
Andrew Blair joins Colonnade BridgePort
Andrew Blair has joined Ottawa-based ColonnadeBridgePort as managing partner of its investment fund and management business.
Brady Welch to act as Slate REIT’s interim CEO
Brady Welch, co-founder of Slate Asset Management, is stepping in as interim chief executive officer of Slate Office REIT.
Stéphan Déry takes helm at Canada Lands Company
Stéphan Déry brings extensive experience in managing public real property to his new role as president and chief executive officer of Canada Lands Company.
Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants
The Green Business Certification Inc. and International Well Building Institute are streamlining the process for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building.
Global accelerator to advance B.C. cleantech firm
Kelowna-based company chosen for the 2023 cohort of the Imagine H2O accelerator program, gaining access to a worldwide network of business development advisors and potential investors.
Industry reps join Ontario housing advisory team
New appointees have been tasked with advising the Ontario government on its strategies to stimulate construction of 1.5 million new units of housing by 2031.
Dream to offer ESG-focused debt capital
Dream Unlimited Corp. will offer ESG-focused debt capital to the U.S. market through the launch of Avrio Real Estate Credit, in partnership with PaulsCorp LLC.