Despite the negative absorption and increased vacancy reported over the second quarter of 2021, the Edmonton office market saw a significant slowdown in the growth of its vacancy rates.
- The Alberta mandatory work-from-home order was lifted, and less sublease space was added to the market compared to the past two quarters.
- As COVID-19 restrictions ease and large-scale vaccinations continue to be rolled out across the city, businesses have begun to shift their focus to planning their return to the office.
- The future of the office is likely to take many different forms – many companies are considering a hybrid approach that would involve a combination of working in the office and remotely.