Insights

June 3, 2025
The Globe and Mail – Vertical integration changes the real estate game
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. wanted to hit the ground running with a refit at 899 College St. – owned by Clifton Blake Group – near Toronto’s Little Italy. It had decided the 15,000-square-foot space was ideal for a small-format No Frills.

May 29, 2025
Clifton Blake’s Strategic Merger with Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc. positions Clifton Blake as Market Leader in Integrated Real Estate Platforms
Toronto, Ontario, May 28, 2024 – Clifton Blake, a Toronto-based, fully integrated real estate asset development and management firm, and Wilkinson Construction, a Toronto-based, second-generation leader in construction management, are pleased to announce they have joined to form a new real estate development and management company called CB Wilkinson.

May 29, 2025
RENX – Clifton Blake-Metropolitan Commercial Realty merge, become CB Metcom
Clifton Blake has merged with Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc. to create a rebranded firm called CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd. (CB Metcom).

May 16, 2025
Clifton Blake’s Annual Evening of Investor Appreciation at the Four Seasons Toronto
Clifton Blake proudly hosted its highly anticipated 13th Annual Investor Event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on May 15th, an evening dedicated to expressing gratitude for our valued investors and offering a comprehensive overview of our strategic direction. This year’s event held special significance as we celebrated the outstanding results and projected future…

May 29, 2025
Clifton Blake’s Strategic Merger with Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc. positions Clifton Blake as Market Leader in Integrated Real Estate Platforms
Toronto, Ontario, May 28, 2024 – Clifton Blake, a Toronto-based, fully integrated real estate asset development and management firm, and Wilkinson Construction, a Toronto-based, second-generation leader in construction management, are pleased to announce they have joined to form a new real estate development and management company called CB Wilkinson.

January 13, 2025
Clifton Blake Mortgage Fund Rewards Investors with 3.3x Bonus Distribution After Exceptional 2024
Toronto, Ontario – January 13, 2025 – Clifton Blake Mortgage Income Fund Trust (“Clifton Blake”) is thrilled to announce a special 3.3x bonus distribution for unitholders of record at year-end, reflecting the Fund’s outstanding performance in 2024. This bonus will be deposited alongside the regular January distribution.

August 13, 2024
Clifton Blake and Wilkinson Construction Unite to Form CB Wilkinson
Toronto, Ontario, May 28, 2024 – Clifton Blake, a Toronto-based, fully integrated real estate asset development and management firm, and Wilkinson Construction, a Toronto-based, second-generation leader in construction management, are pleased to announce they have joined to form a new real estate development and management company called CB Wilkinson.

May 16, 2025
Clifton Blake’s Annual Evening of Investor Appreciation at the Four Seasons Toronto
Clifton Blake proudly hosted its highly anticipated 13th Annual Investor Event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on May 15th, an evening dedicated to expressing gratitude for our valued investors and offering a comprehensive overview of our strategic direction. This year’s event held special significance as we celebrated the outstanding results and projected future…

November 7, 2024
How Toronto’s Latest Housing Strategy Prioritizes Purpose-Built Rentals and the Role of Integrated Construction Management
Toronto’s Latest Housing Expansion Plan Aims to Add 65,000 Affordable Units, Focusing on Purpose-Built Rentals to Meet Rising Demand Toronto’s ambitious goal of adding 65,000 affordable housing units over the next decade highlights the city’s urgent need to address a growing housing shortage. This target is both a challenge and an opportunity, placing renewed emphasis…

October 23, 2024
The Case for Investing in REITs Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Growing Role of Mixed-Use, Purpose-Built Rental Developments in Bridging Toronto’s Housing Gap As Toronto grapples with a housing shortage, the ‘missing middle’—housing types that fall between high-rises and single-family homes—has emerged as a key component in the city’s efforts to create balanced and affordable living options. This critical category addresses a gap in the…

October 31, 2024
Clifton Blake Lunch & Learn Series Recap #2 | Real Estate & Market Trends with Benjamin Tal
At Clifton Blake’s Lunch & Learn event on October 31, Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC delivered an engaging and insightful presentation on current market dynamics and economic trends. His analysis covered both macroeconomic and microeconomic factors influencing the Canadian economy today. He examined the Bank of Canada’s commitment to managing inflation, explaining how…

June 3, 2025
The Globe and Mail – Vertical integration changes the real estate game
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. wanted to hit the ground running with a refit at 899 College St. – owned by Clifton Blake Group – near Toronto’s Little Italy. It had decided the 15,000-square-foot space was ideal for a small-format No Frills.

May 29, 2025
RENX – Clifton Blake-Metropolitan Commercial Realty merge, become CB Metcom
Clifton Blake has merged with Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc. to create a rebranded firm called CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd. (CB Metcom).

October 9, 2024
Toronto Under Construction Podcast – Episode 72 – KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments, and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments to discuss rental apartment development in Ontario. The panel covers the impact of interest rates, navigating construction costs, and mid-rise development strategies, with insights on the rental market,…

September 9, 2024
Financial Post – Posthaste: CIBC says the ‘when’ for Canadian dividend stocks is now
The quick rise in interest rates over the past few years drove many investors into term deposits and other short-term fixed income products. CIBC estimates over $200 billion went to these products that normally might have bought high-yielding equities.