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This popular webinar offers a succinct overview of the vital information that real estate and planning professionals need “to get the job done”.  Start the year off right with the economic, demographic, housing and industrial/commercial market information that will help you formulate a strategic planning perspective for 2025.

Ryan Biln, Economist with the Canadian Real Estate Association and Susan Thompson, Associate Director of Research / Commercial Real Estate Market, Colliers provide valuable information on the key economic indicators that directly and indirectly influence our planning decisions.

Lisa Helps, Executive Lead with the BC Builds Project Origination, offers a timely and important overview of the BC Builds initiative, and presents case studies of projects currently underway in the Province. BC Builds “partners with government, community and private landowners, and provides low-interest repayable loans, and grants to lower construction costs, speed up timelines, and deliver more homes that middle-income British Columbians can afford."

Join us to learn what you can expect in the 2025 residential, commercial and industrial markets!

Our Speakers
Ryan Biln
Economist, Canadian Real Estate Association

As one of the CREA economists, Ryan Biln helps provide housing market intelligence to boards, associations, members, and various other stakeholders in the real estate industry. Ryan has a BA in economics from Carleton University and a MA in economics from the University of Ottawa.  Born and raised in British Columbia, Ryan enjoys being outdoors, staying active, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Susan Thompson
Associate Director of Research / Commercial Real Estate Market
Colliers 
Susan is a well-recognized industry voice on the commercial real estate market, with 26 years of experience as an analyst and commentator. She is frequently sought out by media, industry associations, and educators for her data-driven insights on office, industrial, and investment markets, as well as her thought leadership on urban revitalization and the future of CRE. Drawing on her experience across brokerage, data and government, Susan is a skilled storyteller who helps clients make more informed decisions to accelerate their success. 
 

Lisa Helps

Executive Lead, BC Builds Project Origination

Lisa is currently on contract as Executive Lead for BC Builds Project Origination at BC Housing to help with the start-up of BC Builds, which launched in February 2024. Previously, she was Housing Solutions Advisor in the Premier’s Office where she helped to design, develop, and secure funding and financing for BC Builds. Prior to her involvement with BC Builds, she was the two-term Mayor of Victoria B.C.