Enclosed shopping dominance Primaris REIT is Canada’s only enclosed shopping centre focused REIT with a large, dominant portfolio totaling 15 million square feet and a $5 billion valuation at its share, indicating strong market control and ongoing opportunities to expand through acquisitions or development within enclosed retail formats.

Active expansion Recent acquisitions in Quebec City worth $62.3M to acquire north and south open-air and adjacent complexes suggest Primaris is actively expanding and open to additional dealflow near strong trade areas, signaling sales opportunities with property sellers, brokers, and developers in evolving markets.

Strong capital position Description as very well-capitalized with a vertically integrated national management platform implies readiness for larger transactions, faster closings, and structured financing conversations with potential sellers or joint venture partners seeking credible buyers for large-scale retail assets.

Strategic partnerships Recent CHL partnership and collaboration with Immostar indicate Primaris’ willingness to align with ecosystem partners for live entertainment and community-focused properties, presenting openings for co-investment, sponsorships, or mixed-use opportunities around sports and event-driven destinations.

Growth through acquisition Continued asset acquisitions near major anchors like Galeries de la Capitale and other trade-area centres point to a pattern of growth via purchasing nearby retail complexes, offering sales opportunities with property owners, developers, and asset managers seeking strategic exit or recapitalization.