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Office tenants extend lease terms to spread out retrofit costs, experts say

UPDATED: Former Bay store on Rideau Street acquired by company linked to Claridge Homes

The former Hudson’s Bay store on Rideau Street is being acquired by a numbered company in an...

Prominent broker urges feds to rethink plan to sell downtown office buildings

With at least one federal department already worried it won’t have enough space to bring its employees back to work four days a week, a prominent commercial real estate broker is calling on the feds to reconsider plans to sell some of their downtown office properties.

Space crunch ‘inevitable’ as feds set to expand return-to-office mandate, real estate execs say

A spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada said Tuesday the department “does not anticipate any challenges” finding enough room in its existing portfolio for workers who will need to be in the office an extra day each week starting July 6.

Industrial rents fall slightly in Q1 as Ottawa market shows ‘signs of stabilization’: Colliers

Ottawa’s industrial market is “showing signs of stabilization” after several years of rapid growth, a new report...

Markham developer plans three-storey ‘wellness spa’ next to Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata North

The city’s planning and housing committee has approved a zoning amendment to allow a “destination wellness spa”...

Op-ed: The office isn’t ‘coming back.’ It’s becoming something else entirely

Every quarter, like clockwork, the same prediction resurfaces. Office vacancy is high, yes, but recovery is just...

Ottawa’s office vacancy rate jumps as feds, Giant Tiger put space back on market

Ottawa’s office vacancy rate jumped roughly a full percentage point in the first quarter as the federal...

Amazon taking down part of new warehouse being built in Barrhaven

Amazon is taking down part of its massive new distribution facility that is now under construction in...

Home sales this winter well below five- and 10-year averages as inventory remains high

This winter has been one of the slowest in the past decade in the Ottawa residential market. According to the Ottawa Real Estate Board, 780 residential properties sold in Ottawa last month, down 6.8 per cent from February 2025.
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In our ever-evolving world, the terms of a contract governing an employment relationship may need to be revised from time to time. However, properly updating an employment contract can be a challenge, and the legal and financial consequences of any misstep will be significant. Join Negeen Yazdani of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on navigating the complexities of revising employment agreements in an ever-evolving workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The importance of offering fresh consideration to employees to ensure amended contracts and termination provisions are enforceable -- Steps to mitigate the risk of constructive dismissal claims when terms and conditions change -- Why employers should regularly review and properly update employment contracts despite potential risks Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights you can apply immediately.
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