2026 commercial mortgage special: optimism, challenges, and broker advice

Another eventful year is ahead for Canada’s commercial mortgage space in 2026 – and while some asset classes could be set for further challenges, others could be about to see a rebound. Where should brokers be focusing their attention – and what’s a surprising new sector that could see big growth in the year ahead? We caught up with MCommercial chief executive officer Michel Durand to hear how he’s approaching the coming year.