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In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Peter Senst, President of Canadian Capital Markets at CBRE, to discuss the emerging real estate recovery after five challenging years. From his vantage point at a global firm with $170B under management, Peter shares insights on office leasing surging 40% year-over-year, the shift from Chinese to Asian capital flows, and why food-anchored retail has become the hottest asset class. He explains how tariff concerns are actually driving European capital toward Canada and predicts new tower announcements before June 2026.

What you will learn:

Peter Senst is the President of Canadian Capital Markets at CBRE, overseeing investment activities for the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. With operations in over 100 countries and a market cap exceeding $50 billion, Peter provides strategic insights to institutional investors globally. His role includes managing relationships with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and private capital across North America, Europe, and Asia. Peter regularly travels internationally to facilitate cross-border investment and has been instrumental in positioning Canada as an attractive alternative to US real estate amid geopolitical uncertainties.

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