REALPAC Annual Conference 2027

REALPAC (Real Property Association of Canada) is the national industry association representing publicly traded real estate companies, REITs, pension funds with real estate allocations, and institutional property owners in Canada. The Annual Conference is attended by C-suite executives from Canada's largest REITs and real estate investment managers, institutional investors (CPP Investments, OTPP, OMERS, etc.), developers, commercial mortgage lenders, appraisers, and policy advisors. It is distinct from CREA's residential-focused events — REALPAC is primarily an institutional and commercial real estate platform. Official details at REALPAC.ca.

The 2027 conference focuses on: (1) Capital markets and financing — commercial mortgage availability, CMBS market conditions, lender appetite in a higher-rate environment; (2) ESG and sustainability — green building certification, net-zero commitments, and regulatory disclosure requirements (ISSB/TCFD standards); (3) Office sector restructuring — vacancy trends, conversion economics, and adaptive reuse; (4) Multifamily and purpose-built rental — federal housing acceleration programs and CMHC co-investment; (5) Retail and industrial real estate — supply chain logistics trends and neighbourhood retail recovery; (6) Policy and tax — federal budget impacts on real estate investment trusts, foreign buyer restrictions, and underused housing tax. CMHC research provides supporting housing market data.

While REALPAC is primarily commercial and institutional, the conference has direct relevance to residential mortgage professionals: (1) Purpose-built rental investment — REIT and pension fund decisions on multifamily construction affect rental supply and the rent-vs-buy calculation for consumers; (2) CMHC MLI Select program — institutional borrowers use CMHC multi-unit insurance programs discussed at the conference; (3) Condo presale market — institutional developers set presale pricing for condominiums, which determines mortgage requirements for buyers; (4) Interest rate and credit market signals — commercial lender appetite and bond spread discussions at REALPAC often precede similar movements in residential mortgage spreads. Connect residential and commercial trends at the Canada new mortgage rules 2027 page.

The Canadian REIT sector enters 2027 navigating a complex environment: (1) Office REITs remain under pressure from hybrid work — vacancy rates in major CBDs hover at 18–22%, and distribution coverage ratios are tight; (2) Industrial REITs remain well-capitalized with near-full occupancy driven by e-commerce demand; (3) Residential REITs (Canadian Apartment REIT, Killam, InterRent) benefit from low vacancy rates and rent growth but face political scrutiny over affordability; (4) Retail REITs are recovering in grocery-anchored formats while enclosed mall assets continue restructuring. REALPAC's conference is the venue where REIT CEOs publicly address investor strategy for the coming year. Track sector performance at TSX.com.

The REALPAC Annual Conference is a membership-oriented event. Attendance options: (1) REALPAC member companies receive a base number of complimentary registrations per membership tier; (2) Non-members can register at a higher fee — the conference is open to industry professionals even without a REALPAC membership; (3) Speakers and sponsors receive complementary registration. The event typically fills quickly — registration opens several months in advance. To attend as a Canadian housing or mortgage professional rather than a commercial investor, consider whether the Toronto Real Estate Forum or CMHC Housing Outlook Conference might be more directly relevant. Details at REALPAC.ca.