Image Credit: Florian Christoph Global uncertainty continues to wreak havoc with investors, as markets are dealing with political uncertainty, sizable economic shifts, and changing real estate markets. Although, we have plenty of data to predict where we are going on a macro-economic level over the long term, the current narrative within the investment community is driving sophisticated investors towards sustainable investments, which instill trust and confidence. Commercial real estate is playing a big role in institutional investment portfolios, but it is where investors put their capital today, which will make all the difference over the next 10 years. Here are the factors that make Western Canada a sound choice for deploying investor capital today: Innovation Innovation is the main difference between the cities and countries that continue to enjoy growth and over the long-term. It serves as the foundation to reinvent, evolve, and adapt. Today, Canada is attracting the hottest global technology companies and is launching exciting startups. In addition to the start-up scene, Canada has leaders in the sustainable and green building space and is retaining its entrepreneurial talent, while attracting great minds from overseas. This is showing up in a variety of ways in Western Canada&#x27s commercial real estate markets, including new  retail mall trends. Room for Growth Canada is one of the lowest density countries. We have substantial room for population growth, real estate growth, job growth, and economic growth. In Alberta, we still have significant infill opportunities, as well as increasing  density in the suburbs  which is good for enhancing the performance of local shopping plazas. All of these factors together provide high potential for ongoing stability and improvement. Smart Planning Not everyone loves all of the efforts, which have been made to moderate home price growth in Toronto and Vancouver over the last few years. Yet, Canada has proven again and again to maintain one of the strongest financial backbones on the planet. Recent moves may seem tough, but they are no doubt helping to keep growth consistent and sustainable. Recently we&#x27ve also begun to see the fruits of great long term planning. Look at Edmonton and its new core, as well as the LRT expansions which are supporting surrounding communities. Other  building rules  have helped to keep our neighborhoods interesting and thriving as new construction works to supply housing to the swelling population. Summary Recently we&#x27ve seen sophisticated investors and institutional investors flee London, swarm the U.S. to pick the nation clean of housing, and even dive into exotic international locations for the promise of high growth, despite the equally high risks. Still, Western Canada continues to be a top choice among the savviest international commercial real estate investors. As current global trends continue to play out, don&#x27t be surprised if even more seek to put their capital to work in Canada as they seek reliable investments, with an attractive outlook.