s we turn the corner into the final stretch of 2025, I am pleased to provide an update on the Canadian Self Storage Association’s (CSSA) recent activity. The past few months have been full of meaningful conversations, industry insights, and opportunities to gather as a community.

In September, the CSSA participated in the Self Storage Association Fall Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. With over 3,800 attendees, this was one of the largest gatherings in our industry to date.

The Canadian Reception on Tuesday evening drew a strong turnout, followed by the Canadian Storage Leaders Panel on Thursday morning. Both sessions highlighted the energy and strength of our community. Conversations were candid, insightful, and underscored how Canadian operators are adapting to today’s challenges.

Panelists discussed the regional economic shifts affecting our industry. Notably:

• British Columbia, Ontario, and the Atlantic provinces are facing supply-demand imbalances and increased discounting.
• Alberta and Quebec continue to show relative resilience, though operators in every region expressed caution.
• Political uncertainty and tariff trade disputes remain a concern for the broader Canadian economy.

It became clear that the self-storage landscape has changed significantly since 2022 and 2023, and our operators are navigating new realities with creativity and determination.

Shortly after the Las Vegas conference, the CSSA hosted two consecutive days of Lunch and Learn sessions, first in Edmonton, then in Calgary. Both events were filled to capacity, with lively discussion and strong engagement from owners, staff, and operators.

I was pleased to present a two-part State of the Industry Update that explored:

• Regional performance trends in Canada compared to the U.S. market.
• The fast-changing role of technology and AI in our sector, including both challenges and opportunities.

The conversations in Alberta reinforced what we heard in Las Vegas: Our industry is at an inflection point, and it’s more important than ever to stay connected and informed.

One issue that came to the forefront in all three gatherings was the ongoing class action lawsuit in Quebec. In this case, Public Storage is defending its well-known “$1 special” promotion against allegations that its advertising did not meet provincial legal requirements.

The CSSA is closely monitoring this case. We will continue to provide updates to members as more information becomes available, recognizing the potential implications for advertising practices across the country.

The CSSA is excited to announce its upcoming Ontario self-storage workshops, conference, trade show, and facility tours, taking place Nov. 18 to 21 in Toronto. This special gathering will mark the 20^th anniversary of the CSSA, and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our members.

Highlights include:

• Manager’s Certification Course (Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Conference and Trade Show (Thursday, featuring key industry topics and the current state of industry dddress)
• Facility Tours (Friday, showcasing three fantastic facilities)
• All Dressed in White Party and Dinner (Thursday evening, where we’ll celebrate 20 great years together. Any outfit with white will help kick off the celebration!)

For more information and to register, please visit www.cssa.ca.

CSSA is proud to have formed four great and strategic volunteer committees. These committees will help the association make progress in four key areas. These committees are the Data Committee; Membership Committee; Website, Marketing, and PR Committee; and the Scholarship Committee.

We are fortunate to have volunteers who have joined each committee and we welcome a few more great volunteers. If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to robert@selfstorage.ca.

It has been an active and impactful season for the CSSA. From international representation to local gatherings, and now preparing to celebrate 20 years of service to our members, our role remains clear: to connect operators, advocate for our industry, and share knowledge that helps us all succeed.

Thank you to everyone who participated in these events, asked hard questions, and contributed to the dialogue. Together, we continue to strengthen the Canadian self-storage community.