The Square Foot

Economy

• Teachers' Private Capital Equity to Support Launch of U.S. Commercial Finance Company

  The US$150M investment commitment to NXT Capital is being made through Teachers' Private Capital, the pension plan's private investment department.  September 8, 2010 Read more

   

• Construction Begins on West Don Lands' First Park

  

  Waterfront Toronto together with the Governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Toronto officially broke ground on Don River Park,  a massive new park that will be the cornerstone of the new West Don Lands community. September 8, 2010 Read more

   

• Organizations Look Beyond Base Pay to Attract and Retain Key Employees

  According to Hewitt Associates, Salary Increases for 2010 and 2011 Remain Below Three Per Cent  September 7, 2010 Read more

   

• Aecon awarded $16M contract for redevelopment of Peterborough Airport

  

  Construction begins this month on the project and is scheduled for completion in March 2011. August 24, 2010 Read more

   

• Franchise Consulting Firm Sees Opportunity in Canadian Market

  

  Company executives believe that the Canadian franchise market is one of great opportunity and potential for businesses of all types and sizes.  August 24, 2010 Read more

   

• HSBC BANK CANADA Launches the HSBC International Business Awards

  

  The HSBC International Business Awards will honour firms that have made a real difference in taking Canadian products and services to the world. August 23, 2010 Read more

   

• Avison Young acquires Appian Realty Advisors, LLC

  Purchase expands Avison Young's Washington, DC area presence by adding office in Northern Virginia; Dan Gonzalez and Tom Sandlin join as Principals  July 9, 2010 Read more

   

• Canada's Real Estate Market to Cool Slightly After Strong First Half

  

  Typical annual market cycle was front-loaded in Q1 and Q2 but increasing supply of homes for sale will bring average Canadian home prices down in third and fourth quarters  July 7, 2010 Read more

   

• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China launches in Canada

  

  The Bank will capitalize on the group's cutting edge information technology platform to bring its new online banking system to Canadian customers. As well, The Bank will work with the Bank Group's networks worldwide, including those in China, to offer a one-stop shop for multinational financial services to clients in both China and Canada. July 6, 2010 Read more

   

• Small Businesses are 'Going Green': RBC Survey

  Half of Canadian small business owners (52 per cent) currently have (46 per cent) or are considering (six per cent) implementing a green plan or environmental policies for their business, according to an RBC small business survey.  June 18, 2010 Read more

   

• North America's Economy Returns to more Moderate Growth

  

  According to Desjardins Group economists financial market volatility will dissipate, but it won't be easy.  June 18, 2010 Read more

   

• Trump Hotel Collection Promotes Mickael C. Damelincourt to General Manager of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto

  Damelincourt Joined Trump Hotel Collection as Executive Assistant Manager at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago in 2007  June 16, 2010 Read more

   

• More than 600 lawyers confirm the success of the 2nd annual Fasken Martineau Symposium

  

  Montreal Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, has wrapped up its 2nd annual legal symposium on a positive note.  June 14, 2010 Read more

   

• Daniel Fournier to lead Real Estate Group of La Caisse

  

  The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel Fournier as its Executive Vice-President, Real Estate and President, Real Estate Group. Mr. Fournier will take office on July 19, 2010.  June 14, 2010 Read more

   

• Altus Group Announces Acquisition of US-Based Property Tax Company

  

  This acquisition provides Altus with an increased presence in the United States through the extension of property tax services and a significant operations beachhead for future growth. June 11, 2010 Read more