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What if the best real estate investment opportunities weren’t in Canada’s hottest markets? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk are at the Canadian Department Investment Conference, and sit down with Jamie Cooper, President of Development & Income Properties at Dream, to unpack why Western Canada’s rental markets are outperforming Toronto. They explore Dream’s 10,000-acre land strategy, the real difference between affordability and housing crises, and how government programs like ACLP are reshaping development economics. 

From managing long-term portfolio stability to stacking public incentives for viable rentals, Cooper shares how predictability rather than hype drives sustainable real estate returns. A must-listen for developers, investors, and industry professionals navigating Canada’s evolving property landscape.

What you will learn:

• The Geographic Rent-to-Income Framework
• Why Condo Supply Is Crushing Rental Economics in Toronto
• The 15-Year Planning Model for Multigenerational Real Estate
• How to Stack Government Programs for Project Viability
• The Land Ownership Advantage
• Predictability as the Core Real Estate Value Proposition

Jamie Cooper is President of Development & Income Properties for Dream Unlimited Corp., a leading Canadian real estate developer and asset manager. With nearly 11 years of experience at Dream and a diverse background spanning renewable power, office leasing, strategic finance, investments, and development, Cooper brings a comprehensive understanding of real estate across multiple asset classes and markets. He is instrumental in Dream’s ambitious expansion of purpose-built rental communities across Western Canada and Eastern markets, overseeing a portfolio strategy that prioritizes long-term income-generating assets and innovative affordability solutions.

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