Derek Holt is Vice President and Head of Capital Markets Economics in Toronto. He leads the development and application of forecasts and research on the economy, central bank policies, fiscal policy and financial markets to serve the needs of Scotiabank’s global institutional investor clients and major bank clients.

He joined Scotiabank’s trading floor from a senior role with another Canadian bank and has split his three-decade career in private industry in both bank and dealer settings serving a wide variety of clients. He has travelled throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to meet with Scotiabank’s diverse institutional clients.

Derek is frequently cited in the press for his views and holds a graduate degree in Economics, plus a graduate degree in Finance and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. 

Daphne Shepherd has been a REALTOR® for 17 years, a Broker/Owner for 14 years and has achieved numerous REALTOR® designations along the way.  She is an international best-selling author and accomplished speaker. Daphne's motivation and passionate attitude continues to inspire REALTORS® to reach greater heights through her custom workshops.

Shaun is CREA’s Senior Economist and Director of Housing Data and Market Analysis. He manages the team that produces CREA’s national resale housing database.

The team also provides housing market intelligence and analytical materials to boards, associations, members, media, government, and other real estate industry stakeholders.

Sean entered the real estate brokerage industry in 2011 after completing a B.A. (Hons.) at the University of Toronto.  Since joining Colliers International, Sean has completed office transactions totaling over 1 million square feet.   He has also been a panelist at Winnipeg Real Estate Forum and a repeat columnist in BOMA’s annual building directory.

Building off his academic background and collegiate athletics, his hard work and dedication have driven Sean to be a successful leader in the commercial real estate industry.  Over the past several years, Sean has built a strong reputation for providing his clients with the highest level of service. Sean is also committed to the enhancement of the local real estate market as a member of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board Commercial Division. 

Jeremy Davis is active in building stakeholder relations to bring awareness to the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board’s important role in the market region it serves. He delivers MLS® market analysis and market intelligence to ascertain how the market is progressing and is a spokesperson on the MLS® market. Jeremy also writes a column focused on the housing market in the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate News.

Jeremy’s career has seen him serve as the Director of Communications at City Hall championing issues at the City of Winnipeg. Jeremy brings over 15 years of experience working in the federal and municipal governments, and has a passion for strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.