Canada's Commercial Property Market 'Flashing Red Lights'

The video discusses the factors influencing real estate investment in Canada, including the commodity boom, pension fund demand, and falling bond yields. It highlights concerns about increasing supply, particularly in the office sector, and the impact of oil prices on rental growth and business investment.

What are the key factors that have driven the real estate market in Canada?

• Commodity boom, pension fund demand, and falling bond yields

• Rising interest rates, low demand, and high inflation

• Decreasing population, high taxes, and low foreign investment

• Technological advancements, urbanization, and government policies

How much new office space is under construction in Toronto?

• 2 million square feet

• 8 million square feet

• 4 million square feet

• 6 million square feet

What is a significant factor affecting the supply side of the real estate market in Canada?

• Rising construction costs

• Increasing supply of new office space

• Government restrictions on new developments

• Decreasing demand for office space

What has been the trend in oil prices in Canada over the past few years?

• Steady increase to $150

• Decrease to $10

• Fluctuation between $26 and $100

• Constant at $50

What percentage of business investment in Canada is contributed by the oil and gas sector?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%