Canada’s V-shaped recovery. Now, 2011 promises slowing, steady growth and decent prospects for real estate investors as long as the U.S. economy does not drag them down. “Relieved” Canadian property owners and financial institutions cannot help contrasting their reasonably healthy condition with parlous U.S. markets. Fundamentals trend near equilibrium, “employment bounces back,” and banks boast sound balance sheets. Most industries experience growth, including finance and energy, which helps support the service sector. “The domestic consumer has been pushing the economy, and jobs levels bounced back to prerecession levels. It’s been phenomenal compared to the U.S.” 2011 Emerging Trends in Real Estate