In Episode 27 of CHIA Podcast, Chia-Yi Tung welcomes Stéphane Rivard, Vice-President of Development at PARÉ+, to discuss overregulation and its concrete impact on real estate development. A trained urban planner, Stéphane brings a unique perspective shaped by 15 years at SmartCentres on the developer side, followed by experience in economic development at the City of Laval, where he worked closely with real estate developers.
The conversation examines how regulatory requirements affect project feasibility, costs, and timelines, as well as which steps could be simplified as a priority. Stéphane also explores how municipalities, developers, and professionals can accelerate the development process without compromising quality, safety, or environmental objectives.
A practical conversation about one of the major challenges facing Québec’s real estate industry and how greater collaboration between municipalities and developers could help move projects forward more efficiently.
