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2026 Canadian Next Gen Awards
Eastern Canada
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Parent Leads Major Capital Markets Transactions
Leads His Team by Example
Strives to Guide Next Generation of CRE Professionals
Charles-Benoit Parent is vice-president and managing director of CMLS, where he leads the Quebec team in capital markets, debt and structured finance transactions. He is one of CMLS’s youngest leaders.
He leads his team by example and always tries to help guide the next generation of commercial real estate professionals.
One of his major accomplishments involved leading the CMLS team in the $14-billion corporate expansion and recapitalization activities for GardaWorld. The transaction closed in November 2025.
Outside of work, Parent is actively involved in mentoring students and participating in university events to help students learn about the industry.
These are just a few reasons why we chose Charles-Benoit Parent as one of the Canadian 2026 Canadian Next Generation Award winners. Connect’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.