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Connect Canada CRE people and company news for December 15, 2023.

People and Companies News for Week Ending August 7, 2026

Leyad appointed Juan Calixto Tria as senior vice-president of financial reporting and compliance and Alex Ratté as vice-president of construction. Tria joined Leyad from Agellan Commercial REIT, while Ratté previously held senior project-management positions at Cominar and First Capital REIT.

Sienna Senior Living formed a 50-50 joint venture with Fiera Infrastructure to accelerate long-term-care redevelopment projects in Ontario. The venture is initially targeting projects with approximately $625 million in construction costs, with Sienna’s Glen Rouge and Streetsville communities among the first properties under consideration.

Ben Woodcock joined Partner Engineering and Science as director of building sciences. Woodcock previously worked at WSP and brings more than 20 years of property, construction and project-management experience to the position.

Montreal’s 418,822-square-foot Maison Radio-Canada changed hands in a major office transaction, according to CoStar. The recently constructed complex is fully occupied by CBC/Radio-Canada under a long-term lease extending to December 2049.

Minto Apartment REIT said its $2.3-billion going-private transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments and Minto Group is expected to close August 7, subject to the remaining closing conditions.

Sweat and Tonic plans to open an 18,000-square-foot fitness and wellness club at 11 Yorkville in October. The location will be the company’s third full-service Toronto club and will include group fitness studios, recovery amenities and food-and-beverage offerings.

Prologis appointed Adam Hasen vice-president and Toronto market officer, overseeing 14 million square feet across 42 logistics properties in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Goodfood Market obtained creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on Aug. 5 as it considers restructuring alternatives that could include refinancing or a sale. The company operates from three leased facilities in Greater Montreal, the Greater Toronto Area and Calgary, and leases two additional properties in Montreal and Ottawa that are subleased to third parties. No facility closures or changes to its leases have been announced.

Peakhill Capital promoted Reza Hafeez to senior associate, credit investments and Quebec team lead. Hafeez will take on expanded responsibilities supporting the firm’s lending and investment activities in Quebec.

Raka Josan of Edmonton-based Josan Properties has been selected as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Prairies finalist in the real estate and construction category. The regional program recognizes business leaders for their entrepreneurship, growth and community impact.

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Joel Bowey is Director of Content and Events for Connect CRE in Canada, leading the company’s editorial coverage and industry engagement across the Canadian commercial real estate market. He brings more than 20 years of experience in Canadian journalism and digital media, including senior leadership roles with CTV News, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg. Most recently, he served as Senior Managing Editor at Bell Media, overseeing major newsrooms, national coverage and digital growth initiatives. Throughout his career, Joel has led large editorial teams, covered major Canadian business and economic stories, and helped develop new audiences across platforms. At Connect CRE, he is focused on delivering timely, useful reporting on the people, projects, deals and trends shaping commercial real estate in Canada. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, Joel also represents Connect CRE at industry events and conferences across the country.

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