Category: Market News
Op-ed: The office isn’t “coming back.” It’s becoming something else entirely
This article was originally appeared in the Ottawa Business Journal on April 2, 2026. The Numbers Tell a Different Story – RealStrategy RealStrategy The numbers tell a different story Six years of data vs. six years of “recovery is just around the corner” 01 The baseline gap Canada’s office vacancy is still 65% above pre-pandemic […]
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Three workplace design trends for 2026 | RealStrategy Three workplace trends for 2026 Because incredible people deserve amazing space The way we work has changed permanently. Video calling is no longer a pandemic backup plan, it is a primary mode of communication. And the spaces we work in are finally starting to catch up. Here […]
Learn MoreOttawa-Gatineau Office Market: Q1 2026 Market Snapshot
Ottawa’s office market in Q1 2026 is increasingly bifurcated: newer, higher-quality, ESG-compliant buildings are performing well, while older inventory faces much higher vacancy and heavier leasing concessions. Overall vacancy sits at 7.1%, but post-2010 buildings are far tighter at 5.0% versus 15.2% for older properties, reflecting a strong tenant preference for modern space. Federal government […]
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