Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Commercial Real Estate Podcast


The Real Story of Affordability in Canada’s Rental Market with Mark Kenney of CAPREIT

March 18, 2024

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Kenney, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT.


Topics covered include:



  • The truth about affordability in Canada’s rental market
  • How to address the housing crisis in Canada
  • Strategies for value creation in Canada’s apartment sector
  • Media’s influence on the real estate market
  • The challenges of financing and construction costs in Canada’s apartment sector

More about our guest…


With over three decades of expertise in the multifamily industry, Mark plays a key role as President and CEO, shaping and executing the strategic vision for CAPREIT. He began his journey with CAPREIT in 1998 and climbed to President and CEO in 2019. As Canada’s leading publicly traded rental housing provider, CAPREIT owns or holds interests in around 67,000 residential units, including apartments, townhomes, and manufactured homes across Canada, the Netherlands, and Ireland. In 2020, the company earned a spot in the S&P/TSX 60 Index.


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