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RENX.ca: Skyline’s Bayers Lake fully leased following jump in activity
RENX.ca highlighted Skyline’s successful lease-up of Bayers Lake Industrial Centre in Halifax, NS.
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Skyline Industrial REIT’s Bayers Lake Highlighted in The Globe and Mail
The successful lease-up of Bayers Lake Industrial Centre was highlighted in an article in The Globe and Mail about declining industrial vacancy rates.
CBC.ca: Skyline Says Canada Must Continue Building
CBC interviewed Skyline CEO Jason Castellan about the future of housing in Canada and why now is the time to invest in new multi-residential development.
Bull vs. Bear: Public Markets and Private Investments
Private and public investments are affected by bull and bear markets differently. Understanding the economic factors that contribute to a bull or bear market and how diversifying your portfolio with private investments can potentially guard your wealth from market volatility and can help you reach your financial goals.
Skyline Earns Industry Award from Wealth Professional
Skyline was recognized among the best in Canadian wealth management and financial planning, taking home top honours in the Philanthropy category at the 2026 Wealth Professional Awards.
Don’t Leave Corporate Earnings Parked: Invest Them Today
Put your corporate earnings in the fast lane by investing in private alternatives directly through your corporation. With corporate investment, you can increase your initial investment amount, defer personal income tax, and leverage any capital gains in your Capital Dividend Account (CDA) for potential tax-free cash withdrawals.
A Practical Guide to Accredited and Eligible Investor Rules in Canada
This guide explains investor classifications—accredited and eligible—and what they mean for accessing alternative investments.
Skyline Apartment REIT buys third Nanaimo, BC property
On September 2, 2025, the REIT purchased a 149-suite property in Nanaimo, expanding its North Point apartment complex on Island Highway North.
Rethinking Real Estate Investing: Comparing Direct Property Ownership vs REITs
Investing in real estate can be a strategic addition to your portfolio, but should you choose active ownership or passive investment? Learn about the differences between direct property ownership and investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) so you can make the best decision for your lifestyle, financial goals, and wealth.
Sowing the Seeds of the Future—A Fresh Look at Farm Succession in Canada
With 60% of Canadian farmers projected to be over 65 in the next decade and 88% lacking written succession plans, effective succession planning is critical. Skyline's Co-founder and CEO, Jason Castellan, discusses how investing in Canadian private alternative investments can support retiring farmers and ensure a smooth transfer of wealth to the next generation.
Understanding the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate in 2025
As part of the 2024 Federal Budget, the Government of Canada proposed increasing the capital gains inclusion rate (CGIR) from 50% to 66.67%, effective June 25, 2024. Skyline aims to clarify the current state of affairs and explore what this means for investor portfolios.
Passing and Preserving a $1 Trillion Torch to the Next Generation
Between 2023 and 2026, an estimated $1 trillion is expected to transfer from Canadian baby boomers to their children—a shift that’s prompting many to reflect on their accumulated wealth and the legacy they want to leave behind. Skyline's CFO, Wayne Byrd, discusses how private alternative investment funds can play a key role in generational wealth strategies, helping to build long-term wealth in a tax-efficient manner.
Skyline Apartment REIT buys eighth Mascouche, Quebec property
On May 29, 2025, Skyline Apartment REIT purchased a 48-suite property in Mascouche, part of the Quartier 7 development.
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