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Crown acquires, leases, manages, and redevelops commercial real estate assets across Canada. With a well-established track record, an experienced team, and a hands-on approach, we're able to provide superior returns for our investors and better workplaces for businesses operating within our portfolio.

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With 20+ years of expertise, Crown is a leader in acquiring, leasing, managing, and redeveloping commercial real estate across Canada. Our hands-on approach and experienced team deliver exceptional returns for investors, while creating dynamic workplaces for businesses. Learn more about what we do.

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Our Story Begins

Crown is formed in 2001 as a partnership between entrepreneurial real estate operators and key members of Crown Life Insurance Company’s real estate team. The firm’s objective is to create a smarter, more integrated, more responsible model for commercial real estate investing and management.

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Crown's First Acquisition

In February of 2002 Crown purchases 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, located in the city's North Yonge business node.

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Crown Enters Winnipeg Market

Crown forms Winnipeg office portfolio through a series of acquisitions between 2006-2010. The managed portfolio covered nearly 1 million square feet of office and retail space at Winnipeg's prominent Portage and Main intersection.

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Crown Launches First Value-Add Fund Crown Realty Limited Partnership (CR LP)

Crown introduces its first value-add fund for Canadian institutional investors. The fund is focused on identifying undervalued real estate assets and optimizing every detail of operations to maximize their potential.

  • $74M Equity
  • $188M Value of Assets
  • 16.3% IRR (Net of Fees)
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Crown Realty II Limited Partnership (CR II LP)

Following in the same theme of CR LP, Crown’s second value-add fund is launched.

  • $142M Equity
  • $260M Value of Assets
  • 21.3% IRR (Net of Fees)
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CR III LP

Building on the success of Crown’s value-add investment strategy, CR III LP kicks off.

  • $165.5M Equity
  • $414M Value of Assets
  • 14.6% IRR (Net of Fees)
Fully Invested.
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Crown Expands Partnership Team

In a significant step for Crown's succession planning and leadership evolution, Scott Watson joins as Partner, Leasing & Acquisitions, while Emily Hanna has been promoted to Partner, Investments. Les Miller and Jamie Christie are appointed Co-Managing Partners, bringing years of trusted leadership, with their partnership dating back to 2002 and 2010, respectively.

To support this growth, Crown has introduced a new governance structure and established an Executive Committee to provide strategic counsel to the partnership.

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Crown Realty Core Fund (Core Fund)

Crown forms a closed-end fund consisting of $400M of stable real estate assets intended for long-term hold and ongoing distributions.

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Crown Focuses on Giving Back for 15th Anniversary

Crown is dedicated to supporting impactful causes across our communities. Since raising over $72,000 for JDRF’s Real Estate Ride in 2016, we’ve continued to back organizations close to our team’s and communities’ hearts. Our partnerships include Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth, New Circles Community Services, Yellow Brick House, CAMH Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, WWF, Fort York Food Bank, Ottawa Mission, and Black North Initiative, among others. Together, we’re committed to fostering positive change where it’s needed most.

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CR IV LP

Following in the same theme of past funds, Crown’s fourth value-add fund is focused on real estate assets across Canada.

  • $234M Equity
  • $600M Of Assets
Fully Invested; Disposition Phase.
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Enhancing the Office Experience

Crown elevates the office experience through amenities that foster productivity, collaboration, and well-being. From fully equipped Workfit by Crown fitness centers to modern Collaborate by Crown conference rooms and inviting Commons by Crown tenant lounges, our properties enhance daily life at work, providing tenants with the tools and spaces they need to thrive.

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Crown Continues to Expand its Partnership

Longtime members of the Crown team, Gary Summers and Mark Dimmell are added to the Partnership. Each is continuing as a leader of a Crown business unit, overseeing the Operations & Construction and Finance & Reporting teams at Crown, respectively.

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Toronto’s First Ever Full-floor Model Suite

Crown has built a reputation for unlocking value in commercial real estate assets through strategic repositioning and tenant-focused leasing solutions. At 5255 Yonge, we seized an opportunity to revitalize the building, introducing our first full-floor model suite – the largest in the GTA – designed to offer tenants move-in-ready, quick occupancy options. This approach led to a rapid lease-up, boosting occupancy from 30% to 90% in just over a year. Crown’s model suites simplify the leasing process, providing flexible, high-quality spaces for tenants ready to move in without delay.

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Crown Drives Transparency in ESG Data and Reporting

Crown recognizes the importance of transparency in ESG performance and disclosures. In 2019, we began reporting to GRESB on our overall sustainability strategy and the performance of assets within our Core Fund, achieving a 5-star rating and maintaining this top status each consecutive year. Our commitment to sustainability started in 2010, when we transformed a paved terrace into a "garden in the sky" – a 7,500 sq. ft. rooftop space for all to enjoy. Today, we report our ESG metrics across multiple industry-leading platforms, including GRESB, Energy Star, LEED, BOMA, Ontario's Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB), Green Will Initiative (GWI), Better Buildings Ottawa, and others, ensuring our disclosures adhere to best practices and evolving frameworks.

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Crown Expands In Ottawa

Crown adds a 415,561 sq. ft. portfolio of flex office space in Ottawa, Ontario. This marks Crown’s second major acquisition in the Ottawa market and motivated the establishment of an office in Ottawa.

After its second major acquisition in the Ottawa market, a new management office is established in the country's capital, led by Michael Stones.

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CR V LP

Crown’s fifth value-add fund is consistent with the value-add philosophy of its predecessor funds. CR V focuses on commercial real estate assets with value enhancement opportunities located within Canada’s primary office markets, especially the Greater Toronto and Greater Ottawa areas.

  • $260M Equity
Actively Investing.
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Vestcor Acquires Minority Interest in Crown

Crown and Vestcor have a long history, with Vestcor investing in Crown’s limited partnership funds since 2009. With Vestcor as an institutional partner, Crown reinforces its commitment to its fiduciary duties, good governance and ESG.

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Crown Expands Partnership Team

Crown continues to expand its leadership team with the promotion of Scott Watson to Managing Partner, Leasing & Acquisitions, Emily Hanna to Managing Partner, Investments, and the addition of Stefan Teague as Partner, Leasing.

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Crown Goes Digital

Crown is proud to announce its first fully digital building. Tenants of 30 Eglinton Avenue West can now experience and access all elements of their office experience - through their phone. This is part of a portfolio-wide initiative at Crown to create a digital work experience for tenants through the Connect by Crown app launched in 2021.

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Crown’s Commitment to Excellence in Workplace and Sustainability

Crown has proudly built a reputation for excellence in workplace culture and environmental responsibility, beginning with our first recognition as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers in 2023, followed by Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024 and Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers. These annual honours highlight our commitment to fostering an inclusive, vibrant workplace and advancing sustainable practices.

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Crown Forms Advisory Board

Crown’s Advisory Board consists of business leaders who meet regularly with Crown’s partners to provide strategic counsel, recommendations and advice to the firm. The Advisory Board provides recommendations to Crown’s partnership on ESG matters, market insights, consulting on investor reporting and potential conflicts of interest. The intelligence and unbiased outside perspective of Crown’s Advisory Board ensures Crown’s strategic decision making is in the best interests of investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

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Canada's Largest WiredScore Portfolio

Maintaining a transparent and flexible digital and fibre optic infrastructure within our properties allows us to provide best-in-market service and connectivity. We're making our office buildings more resilient than ever.

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Investing in an Ownership Culture

Crown introduces two new employee partners, Monica Di Zio, Director, Marketing and Innovation and Michael Stones, Vice President, Property Management, Ottawa as we continue to invest in our succession planning.

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We’re More Than Square Footage.

Today, Crown acquires, leases, manages, and redevelops commercial real estate across Canada, focusing on strong returns for investors and exceptional workplaces for tenants. Known for quality service, sustainable growth, and responsible environmental practices, Crown is committed to setting a new standard in real estate that extends beyond our buildings to enrich communities.

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Crown Commits to Being 100% Fitwel Certified

Crown plans to achieve Fitwel certification across entire fund portfolio.

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Crown Aligns With the City of Toronto Net Zero Target

Crown plans to align our GTA portfolio with the City of Toronto net zero buildings target.

Meet the Team

Get to know the passionate leaders driving our success. Our executive team brings expertise, innovation, and dedication to everything we do. Each member is committed to fostering growth, building strong relationships, and delivering exceptional results.

Executive Team

LinkedInJamie Christie
Jamie Christie
Managing Partner
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Jamie Christie
Jamie Christie
Managing Partner

Jamie leads Crown’s asset management, finance and development functions, overseeing the performance and business planning for each asset under management.  He is responsible for financial reporting, financing, and the execution of repositioning strategies, including redevelopment initiatives, ensuring each asset meets its full potential from an operational and investment standpoint. Jamie works closely with Crown’s leasing, construction, and investments teams to execute complex value-add strategies.  His disciplined, detail-oriented approach underpins Crown’s value creation efforts, with a focus on delivering above-average risk-adjusted returns for investors.  

Prior to joining Crown in 2007 Jamie was Director of Asset Management at Minto Developments, where he was involved with multifamily and high-rise developments. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Urban Land Institute in Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

LinkedInEmily Hanna
Emily Hanna
Managing Partner
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Emily Hanna
Emily Hanna
Managing Partner

Emily leads Crown’s investment and strategic growth initiatives, with oversight of capital formation, capital allocation, and the firm’s sustainable investments strategy.  She partners closely with the asset management, property management and finance teams to underwrite, structure, and execute investments aligned with Crown’s value-creation mandate.  In addition to her investment responsibilities, Emily oversees the firm’s human capital function, an essential pillar of Crown’s ability to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to drive execution and maintain agility across the platform.


Prior to joining Crown in 2012, Emily was with Allied REIT where she advanced the early development program and led acquisitions across Canada, including a prominent carrier hotel and data centre recognized as a Wall Street Journal “Deal of the Week.”  Emily is an active member of the Canadian real estate community, having served on the boards of Toronto Commercial Real Estate Women, the Real Estate Advisory Council at the Ted Rogers School of Management, and as a past president of NAIOP Greater Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) degree, Master of Arts and PhD in Economics from the University of Toronto.

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Scott Watson
Managing Partner
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Scott Watson
Scott Watson
Managing Partner

Scott leads Crown’s Real Estate Services (RES) platform, uniting property management, construction, leasing, IT, marketing, and tenant experience into a powerful engine of performance. This platform is central to Crown’s value-add investment strategy and market-leading results in third-party management.

As Head of RES, Scott sets the strategic direction for how Crown delivers high-performing, experience-driven management focusing on customer service that attracts tenants and drives returns. He partners closely with clients, service providers, and internal teams to translate strategy into execution - elevating both the tenant experience and asset performance.

Scott plays a hands-on leadership role in leasing strategy, while remaining actively engaged in repositioning and capital investment programs across the portfolio, ensuring every asset reaches its full potential.

Prior to this role, Scott lead Crown’s acquisition and dispositions program from 2020-2025 completing more than $1B in transactions for their funds and third-party clients.  A member of the VTS Office Advisory Board, Scott collaborates with North America’s leading office sector professionals and is a former board member of NAIOP Greater Toronto. Scott currently chairs the St. Joseph’s Hospital Fall Classic leading a committee that raises over $500,000 annually for vital hospital equipment.

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Mark Dimmell
Partner, Finance and Reporting
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Mark Dimmell
Mark Dimmell
Partner, Finance and Reporting

As Partner of Finance and Reporting, Mark oversees the preparation of financial statements for all Crown funds and co-ownerships, investor reporting requirements, treasury, taxation, and accounting policies. Prior to joining Crown, Mark was Director of Reporting for a major Toronto-based REIT. He volunteers his time on the Executive Committee of the Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe. Mark is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

LinkedInAnthony Kingsley
Anthony Kingsley
Partner, Operations
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Anthony Kingsley
Anthony Kingsley
Partner, Operations

Anthony joined Crown in 2023 and leads the Property Management and Operations, Construction and IT divisions. He is responsible for collaboratively driving innovation, operational excellence, and superior service delivery for our investors and tenants.  

With over 17 years of experience in the North American real estate market, Anthony is results-driven and known for delivering consistent, sustainable growth and strong ROI across asset classes. His expertise spans acquisitions, leasing, and strategic development, with a reputation for negotiating complex transactions and leading high-impact projects.

Passionate about collaboration, he thrives in leading cross-functional teams and helping clients maximize their business potential. Whether tackling challenging real estate transactions or implementing innovative strategies, Anthony brings creative problem-solving and expert negotiation skills to every deal.

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Stefan Teague
Partner, Leasing
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Stefan Teague
Stefan Teague
Partner, Leasing

A creative thinker with a national perspective, Stefan leads Crown’s Leasing team. With extensive industry experience, including a successful career as a top-performing leasing broker and as Executive Managing Director/ Broker of Record, Greater Toronto Area for Cushman & Wakefield, Stefan consistently uncovers opportunities and delivers outstanding results for Crown’s clients. He is an expert in value creation and asset positioning, with a deep understanding of the changing dynamics in Canada’s urban and suburban markets. Stefan is committed to fostering innovation and driving growth within Crown’s portfolio.  He is active in many industry associations including SIOR and NAIOP, and is a regular speaker at industry conferences including the Toronto Real Estate Forum. 

Management Team

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LinkedInChris Adamiec
Chris Adamiec
Director, Business Systems
LinkedInNathan Bloomfield
Nathan Bloomfield
Director, Legal & Lease Documentation
LinkedInMonica Di Zio
Monica Di Zio
Vice President, Real Estate Services, Partner
LinkedInVicky Dinelle
Vicky Dinelle
Director, Leasing, Ottawa
LinkedInJennifer Duern
Jennifer Duern
Vice President
LinkedInJan Fequet
Jan Fequet
Director, Property Management, Ottawa
LinkedInJohn Shelemay
John Shelemay
Manager, Construction
LinkedInFernanda Silva
Fernanda Silva
Director, Property Management, GTA West
LinkedInHa Ho
Ha Ho
Director, Property Accounting
LinkedInAnna Huang
Anna Huang
Vice President
LinkedInRyan McAskile
Ryan McAskile
Director, Leasing, GTA
LinkedInJanbee Monsod
Janbee Monsod
Vice President, Property Management, GTA
LinkedInJeannette Morrison
Jeannette Morrison
Manager, Construction
LinkedInZohaib Rafi
Zohaib Rafi
Vice President
LinkedInRainu Singh
Rainu Singh
Vice President, Human Resources
LinkedInMichael Stones
Michael Stones
Vice President, Property Management, Partner
LinkedInMelanie Yu
Melanie Yu
Vice President

Advisory Board

Crown’s Advisory Board consists of business leaders who meet regularly with Crown’s partners to provide strategic counsel, recommendations and advice to the firm. The Advisory Board provides recommendations to Crown’s partnership on ESG matters, market insights, consulting on investor reporting and potential conflicts of interest. The intelligence and unbiased outside perspective of Crown’s Advisory Board ensures Crown’s strategic decision making is in the best interests of investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

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