Author Archives: Danielle Park

Canada’s housing bubble most ominous in the G7

Canadian real estate prices have increased by 88% since 2005–nearly triple the pace of any G7 country (red line below since 1975). The next closest is Germany (in yellow), with an increase of 32.3% over the same period.  Historical precedents … Continue reading

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Global recession: China, commodities and global impacts

The slowdown in global economic activity has been accelerated by COVID-19 but was ongoing well before it as debt weight and aged populations continue to curb consumption.  This has implications for all countries but particularly those with less household wealth … Continue reading

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Rethinking office space

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we perceive and manage workspaces. Plexiglass dividers and floor decals might not be permanent, but the pandemic will bring lasting change to offices. Experts from the architecture and real-estate industries share how they … Continue reading

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