Canadian Real Estate at a Crossroads with Mark Morris – Part 2 (Ep. 64)

Canadian Real Estate at a Crossroads with Mark Morris – Part 2 (Ep. 64)

March 26, 2026 · 38 min

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John Soutsos continues his conversation with real estate lawyer Mark Morris about the factors influencing Canada's housing crisis and the commercial real estate market.

Is Canada’s housing crisis really about supply, or about the policies shaping the market behind the scenes? In this episode, John Soutsos continues his conversation with real estate lawyer Mark Morris, exploring what’s really driving the housing and commercial real estate slowdown in the Greater Toronto Area, and what it may take for the market to recover. John and Mark unpack how development fees, government policies, and changing economic realities are influencing the pace of construction and housing affordability. They also explore how different sectors, from residential to retail, office, and industrial real estate, may evolve over the coming years. John and Mark discuss: Why development charges and municipal policies can slow housing construction The impact of government intervention on real estate cycles When commercial real estate sectors like retail and office may recover Practical strategies for first-time buyers trying to enter the housing market And more! Connect with Med-Wealth Financial Services: Med-Wealth Financial Services LinkedIn: John Soutsos LinkedIn: Alex Soutsos LinkedIn: Med-Wealth Financial Services X (formerly Twitter): Med-Wealth Financial Services…

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