Sources have told STOREYS that Ortega, who bought Royal Bank Plaza -- which is composed of 41- and 26-storey towers -- from Oxford Properties, only beat one other bidder to secure the purchase of what analysts say is among the best real estate in Canada.

"Just when there was a little bit light at the end of the tunnel, we get hit with Omicron and it will delay people’s plans to go back to work."

November was the sector’s best month of the year...

It's a nice idea in theory, at least.