Johannes Van Leenen, President of Fifth Avenue Properties, unpacks the realities of development across Western Canada and beyond. He discusses why Alberta continues to attract investment, how BC regulations are impacting condo development, the shift toward rental projects, and what developers are really facing with financing, pre-sales, DCC costs, and government policy.

Construction activity across Metro Vancouver is changing, with developers adjusting how projects are planned, financed, and delivered. Ben Temple, Business Development Manager, and Darren Sauer, Director of Development at Wales McLelland, discuss the shift toward owner-user projects over speculative development, as well as emerging demand in sectors like self-storage and data centres.

Investorpreneur Peter Leung joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on global markets and investment trends. Peter shares his perspective on the broader economic landscape, how international events are influencing Canadian markets, and what investors should be watching right now.

Stephen Gammer, Senior Broker and Partner at William Wright Commercial’s Fraser Valley office, breaks down BC’s 2026 Provincial Budget. With his background in provincial politics, Stephen unpacks the expanded PST on professional services, rising deficits, growing debt costs, and what it all means for developers, landlords, and tenants.

Is Nanaimo the next breakout market in BC? Evan Richardson from William Wright Commercial breaks down why investors are turning their attention to Nanaimo. From population growth and limited commercial supply to national retailers entering the market, he unpacks why this Vancouver Island city could be one of the most exciting places to invest in 2026.

Cory welcomes back Brad Jones, Chief Development Officer at Wesgroup, to unpack why building new housing has become so challenging in today’s market. They discuss everything from massive upfront costs and rising municipal fees to the unintended consequences of consumer protection legislation like the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (REDMA).

This week, Cory welcomes back Alan Haigh of Impact Commercial to break down what’s really happening in the commercial lending market. Alan covers where interest rates and bond yields are sitting, how lenders are viewing risk right now, and what that means for investors moving into the next phase of the cycle.

Is deal momentum finally returning, or is the market just catching its breath? Cory Wright and Rod MacKay sit down for an honest pulse check on commercial real estate. From buyer expectations and pricing gaps to asset classes showing early signs of life, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually matters right now.

Cory sits down with Western Investor editor Peter Mitham to reveal the Top 5 Western Canadian real estate markets to watch in 2026. From Kelowna’s land opportunities to Nanaimo’s resilient multifamily sector, Edmonton’s rising rents to Regina’s affordability advantage, and Winnipeg’s booming industrial demand—let's go!

Ryan Wong and Tony Liu, co-founders of Wong & Liu Valuation Group, unpack the realities of BC’s commercial real estate market heading into 2026. From cooling industrial and development land values to the surprising strength of retail and multifamily assets, Ryan and Tony offer a data-driven look at what’s really happening on the ground.