The NAIOP GTA Programs Committee is pleased to announce the final Breakfast Series event of the year, "Evolving Workspaces, Emerging Strategies: The GTA Office Outlook", taking place Tuesday, December 9th, at Vantage Venues.
After several years of turbulence, signs of life are returning to the GTA office market — downtown vacancy is tightening, leasing momentum is building, and capital markets are cautiously re-engaging. But is this recovery sustainable, or just a temporary rebound?
As the last event on the NAIOP GTA 2025 calendar, this session will feature a dynamic Office Market Update panel with some of the most influential voices in Greater Toronto Area commercial real estate. The panel will explore key trends, capital market activity, and what lies ahead for office leasing, development, and investment in 2026.
Our expert panel will dive into:
- The industry sectors driving new leasing activity — and whether demand is structural or opportunistic;
- What’s actually working in tenant engagement, amenities, and adaptive reuse;
- How lenders and non-bank capital are underwriting risk in today’s environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand insight into how top market players are positioning for what’s next in office.
With evolving occupier needs, shifting financial strategies, and continued challenges in the office sector, this is a timely and relevant conversation for all industry professionals.
Start your morning with valuable market insights, in-person networking, and a light breakfast with colleagues and peers.
Register to secure your spot today!
Panellists:
- Paul Morassutti, Chairman, CBRE Limited
- Jonathan Pearce, Senior Managing Director, Leasing Americas, Hines
- Joel Pearlman, Chief Investment Officer, Menkes Developments
- New Speaker: Kevin Hardy, Vice President and Head of Eastern Canada Office, Oxford Properties and NAIOP GTA Chapter President, will be joining the discussion, replacing Andrew Black, SVP, Canadian Debt Investments, QuadReal Property Group.
Learn more about the speakers here.
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Where: Vantage Venues, 150 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9
Time:
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM - Check-In & Networking (Breakfast will be provided)
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Panel Discussion
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Networking
Pricing:
- NAIOP Member: Free
- Non-Member: $50.00
Cancellations with a request for a refund must be in writing and received via email by Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Refunds are not available after this date; however, registrations can be transferred.