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DIVERSE 
BALANCED 
PERFORMANCE
2023 
ANNUAL REPORT
MORGUARD 
REIT

The selected annual financial information in the 2023 Annual Report highlights certain key metrics for the Trust. As a result, this report should be 
read in conjunction with the Trust’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, related Management’s Discussion 
and Analysis (“MD&A”) and the Annual Information Form (“AIF”). These documents are available on the Trust’s website at www.morguard.com. All 
continuous disclosure documents required by securities regulators are also filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval 
(“SEDAR+”) and can be accessed electronically at www.sedarplus.ca.
SPECIFIED FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Trust reports its financial results in accordance with IFRS. However, this MD&A also uses specified financial measures that are not defined by 
IFRS, which follow the disclosure requirements established by National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. 
Specified financial measures are categorized as non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, and other financial measures, which are capital 
management measures, supplementary financial measures, and total of segments measures.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures 
presented by other reporting issuers in similar or different industries. These measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as 
substitutes for related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Trust’s management uses these measures to aid in assessing the 
Trust’s underlying core performance and provides these additional measures so that investors may do the same. Management believes that the 
non-GAAP financial measures described below, which supplement the IFRS measures, provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding 
of management’s perspective on the Trust’s operating results and performance. The following discussion describes the non-GAAP financial 
measures the Trust uses in evaluating its operating results:
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (“FFO”)
FFO is a non-GAAP measure widely used as a real estate industry standard that supplements net income and evaluates operating performance 
but is not indicative of funds available to meet the Trust’s cash requirements. FFO can assist with comparisons of the operating performance 
of the Trust’s real estate between periods and relative to other real estate entities. FFO is computed by the Trust in accordance with the current 
definition of the Real Property Association of Canada (“REALPAC”) and is defined as net income adjusted for fair value changes on real estate 
properties and gains/(losses) on the sale of real estate properties. The Trust considers FFO to be a useful measure for reviewing its comparative 
operating and financial performance. A reconciliation of net income to FFO is presented under Part III, “Funds from Operations and Adjusted 
Funds from Operations”.
ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (“AFFO”)
AFFO is a non-GAAP measure that was developed to be a recurring economic earnings measure for real estate entities. The Trust presents AFFO 
in accordance with the current definition of the REALPAC. The Trust defines AFFO as FFO adjusted for straight-line rent and productive capacity 
maintenance expenditures (“PCME”). AFFO should not be interpreted as an indicator of cash generated from operating activities as it does not 
consider changes in working capital. A reconciliation of FFO to AFFO is presented under Part III, “Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds 
from Operations”.
NON-GAAP RATIOS
Non-GAAP ratios do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented 
by other reporting issuers in similar or different industries. These measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as 
substitutes for related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Trust’s management uses these measures to aid in assessing 
the Trust’s underlying core performance and provides these additional measures so that investors may do the same. Management believes that 
the non-GAAP ratios described below provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of management’s perspective on the Trust’s 
operating results and performance.
The following discussion describes the non-GAAP ratios the Trust uses in evaluating its operating results:
FFO/AFFO/ACFO PAYOUT RATIO
The Trust calculates its payout ratios by dividing the distributions per common unit by FFO/AFFO/ACFO per unit over the same period. 
Management uses these payout ratios to measure the Trust’s ability to pay distributions.
Cover image: Pine Centre Mall 
Prince George, British Columbia

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MORGUARD REIT
INTRODUCTION
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Letter from the Chairman & CEO
The Steadfast Path
	
Corporate Overview
Retail Resilience 
Reimagining Opportunity
Standing Fortified 
Steady Financial Performance 
Enhancing with Technology
Pursuing Sustainable Results
2023 Financial Highlights
2023 Real Estate Portfolio
02
04 
05
06
08
10
13
14
15
16
21
TABLE OF 
CONTENTS

“WE ARE NAVIGATING THE PRESENT AND 
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO.”
DIVERSE  
BALANCED  
PERFORMANCE
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN & CEO
MORGUARD REIT
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Dear Valued Unitholders,
Morguard REIT continues to adapt and innovate in the ever-evolving, and sometimes 
challenging, landscape of commercial real estate investment. Our steadfast 
commitment is to enhance our portfolio through strategic renovation of our office 
properties and remerchandising of our enclosed shopping centres.
These efforts are about maintaining our assets, increasing their value, and attracting 
high-quality tenants. In 2023, the Trust remained committed to maximizing the potential 
of our portfolio for stakeholders. Enclosed regional shopping centres and community 
strip centres collectively demonstrated solid and positive performance. In the office 
sector, strategic capital improvements created value.
Moreover, we are pleased to report incremental increases in Revenue and Net 
Operating Income (NOI). These gains are a direct result of our proactive approach 
to leasing, tenant engagement and property investment. Additionally, this year we 
maintained a steady occupancy rate, demonstrating our effective asset management.
Our focus remains on prudent capital management, ensuring we sustain the strength of 
our current holdings while thoughtfully exploring future opportunities.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in Morguard REIT. We are navigating 
the present and shaping the future of our diversified real estate portfolio.
Sincerely,
K. Rai Sahi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
INTRODUCTION
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THE 
STEADFAST 
PATH
REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
ACROSS CANADA
8.2M
46
SQUARE FEET OF GROSS 
LEASABLE SPACE
PROPERTIES
6
PROVINCES
THE STEADFAST PATH
MORGUARD REIT
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The Trust’s investment strategy is crafted to meet market 
demands and opportunities. This balance of income for 
retail (52%) and office (46%), highlights our commitment 
to diversifying our portfolio and optimizing investment 
opportunities. 
The Trust’s 8.2 million square feet of gross leasable area 
(GLA), is strategically distributed across the provinces 
of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, 
Ontario, and Quebec.
Morguard REIT owns 46 properties consisting of retail, office, and industrial assets. A key driver of our success is our 
commitment to operational excellence. We strive to maintain strong occupancy rates and rental rates that exceed 
local market averages. This year, the Trust experienced a modestly positive impact, with Net Operating Income (NOI) 
growth of 3.1%. 
In the retail sector, the Trust’s portfolio comprises high-traffic major regional enclosed shopping centres and 
community strip centres, that typically house grocers, national retailers, banks, pharmacies, and highly popular 
restaurants, all playing a crucial role in providing stability and catering to community needs.
The Trust’s office properties include a diverse mix of single and multi-tenant buildings, with varied high-profile tenants 
throughout Canada ranging from banks to government. The industrial sector presents unique opportunities for rental 
growth.
By diversifying across different sectors and geographic locations, we capitalize on the strength and growth potential 
of each market segment and ensure sustained performance in the face of economic changes. This strategic 
composition is central to our commitment to deliver long-term value to our Unitholders and maintaining our position 
as a leader in the Canadian real estate market.
Retail 52%
Industrial 2% 
Office 46% 
NOI
BY ASSET CLASS
Retail 4.5M SF
Industrial 0.3M SF
Office 3.4M SF
8.2M
SQUARE FEET
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
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GROSS LEASABLE AREA 
BY ASSET CLASS

RETAIL 
RESILIENCE
The Trust’s retail properties offer a diversified retail 
mix, reducing reliance on a single retail category. 
Throughout 2023, the Trust reported positive trends 
with organic growth in its enclosed shopping 
centres and is actively pursuing targeted initiatives 
to sustain this momentum into next year. By the 
end of 2023, occupancy rates grew to 93.7% for 
enclosed shopping centres and community strip 
centres remained stable at 96.9%.
Leasing in enclosed shopping centres has shown an 
upward trend, complemented by an increase in 
in-store sales and an increase in foot traffic 
compared to the previous year. These factors, 
coupled with strong leasing and new top-tier 
tenants, has resulted in retail NOI achieving a 
significant rise of almost 8% from 2022, reaching 
$66.8 million at December 31, 2023.
93.7%
96.9%
OCCUPANCY RATE FOR
ENCLOSED REGIONAL CENTRES
OCCUPANCY RATE FOR
COMMUNITY STRIP CENTRES
RETAIL RESILIENCE
MORGUARD REIT
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# OF
TOP TENANTS           	
	
	
LOCATIONS
CANADIAN CHARTERED BANKS   	
             15
CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION	
	
7 
LOBLAW COMPANIES	 	
	
	
8
GOODLIFE FITNESS 	
	
	
	
5 	
SOBEYS INC. 	 	
	
	
	
3 
DOLLARAMA 	 	
	
	
                      11
CINEPLEX ODEON	
	
	
	
3
TJX (WINNERS AND MARSHALLS)	
	
4
WALMART 	
	
	
	
	
2
ARDENE  	
	
	
	
	
7
	

In 2023, Morguard REIT expanded its retail offerings to include the following new tenants:
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RETAIL PORTFOLIO
PINE CENTRE MALL 
The Trust’s significant re-investment of merchandising 
capital in Pine Centre Mall, in Prince George, British 
Columbia, amounting to $39.0M since 2019, has 
produced exceptional sales productivity growth for 
tenants and significant lease transactions for large format 
and inline retail, reinforcing its dominant status for the 
primary trade area and region as a whole.
Cambridge Centre
Pine Centre 
Parkland Mall
Prairie Mall
St. Laurent
The Centre 
Woodbridge Square
Cambridge, Ontario
Prince George, British
Columbia
Red Deer, Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Ottawa, Ontario
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Vaughan, Ontario
Sephora, Specsavers, Taste of the Mediterranean, 
Miniso, Structube (2024), K1 Speed (2024), Browns 
Socialhouse (2024)
Beauty 21 Brow Studio, Freshslice, Pandora, Specsavers,  
Sephora, Lululemon, Winners/HomeSense, Save-On-
Foods, Smili Dental (opening June 2024)
SCM Insurance
Pandora, Specsavers 
Aeropostale, Amaya Express, Fuwa Fuwa, INS Market, Lush 
Fresh Cosmetics, RioAcai, Shawarma Palace, Specsavers 
Telus, La Vie en Rose, Mak Mak Fried Factory 
Per Lui, Specsavers 

The property at 500 Coventry, Ottawa, Ontario, 
is nearly 8.5 acres of vacant land, and represents 
an immediate development opportunity near 
existing amenities and transit. The conceptual 
master plan for the 8.5 acres includes 8 residential 
high-rise towers, varying in heights from 17 to 30 
storeys along with both public and private parks 
and amenity spaces. Morguard is advancing an 
application for site plan approval for an initial 
phase of development with one tower.  
Phase 1 site plan approval is targeted for  
mid-2025. This project aligns 
seamlessly with Ottawa’s new Official 
Plan, which advocates for increased 
density and housing in proximity to 
the LRT Stations.
REIMAGINING OPPORTUNITY
MORGUARD REIT
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The Trust is dedicated to a progressive investment 
approach, aiming to enhance its portfolio 
through rezoning and intensification, ultimately 
adding value to the portfolio. Currently, the Trust 
has identified two properties that are poised 
for this intensification effort, underscoring our 
commitment to sustainable and strategic growth.
REIMAGINING 
OPPORTUNITY
ST. LAURENT CENTRE & 
SURROUNDING LANDS
Artist’s Rendering

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Burquitlam Plaza, in Coquitlam, British Columbia, will be redeveloped into a mixed-use, residential community 
featuring convenience retail, offices and commercial space, restaurants, cafes, public amenity space and services. 
This redevelopment will be the connection for the surrounding area to transit and the Bettie Allard YMCA community 
centre, through a proposed road network that allows for safe, multi-modal transportation. The plan includes building 
4-6 towers between 28 to 53 storeys, including up to 2,175 residential units, and about 85,000 square feet of 
commercial space. 
DEVELOPMENT
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BURQUITLAM PLAZA
Artist’s Rendering

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STANDING 
FORTIFIED
Morguard REIT’s office 
portfolio, featuring a blend 
of single and multi-tenant 
properties across Ontario, 
British Columbia, Alberta, 
and Quebec, demonstrates 
strategic geographical 
diversification and regional 
market strength. A key 
highlight of the portfolio is 
the substantial occupancy 
by federal and provincial 
government tenants, 
occupying approximately 
24% of all office GLA. 
 
The Trust’s focus on blending
quality amenities with prime
locations enhances
the daily experiences of our
tenants and positions us
strongly for future growth and
adaptability in the evolving
office sector.
ANNUAL REPORT
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STANDING FORTIFIED
MORGUARD REIT
301 Laurier Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
85.3%
OFFICE OCCUPANCY
84.4%
INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY

In 2023, Morguard REIT focused significantly on enhancing Rice Howard Place in Edmonton, Alberta, a key project in 
the portfolio’s revitalization efforts. 
The Class A twin tower office complex is undergoing a comprehensive interior renovation, set for completion in  
spring 2024. This renovation encompasses a full redesign of the main floor, common areas, and food hall, and 
introduces new amenities such as a fitness centre, staff lounge, and conference centre, along with an updated  
exterior podium façade. These investments are designed to attract and retain a wide range of tenants, reinforcing the 
stability and attractiveness of the property in the dynamic real estate market, and contributing to Morguard REIT’s 
portfolio strength.
OFFICE PORTFOLIO
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RICE HOWARD PLACE
Artist’s Renderings

STEADY 
FINANCIAL 
PERFORMANCE
Morguard REIT’s 
revenue increased to 
$255.1 million, from 
$242.6 million in 2022, 
indicating steady 
financial performance.  
In 2023, NOI saw an 
increase from $122.2 
million in 2022, to 
$126.0 million, a 3.1% 
change year-over-year. 
Funds from operations 
(FFO) per unit, basic 
was down slightly 
compared to 2022.
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STEADY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
MORGUARD REIT
Heritage Place
Ottawa, Ontario

The Trust’s healthy liquidity position is consistent with the objective to maintain 
appropriate levels of leverage of its real estate assets and to stagger its debt  
maturity profile.
This ensures that capital resources are available to meet obligations, approved capital 
expenditures, acquisitions, and investment activities. The Trust typically refinances 
maturing debt or finances unencumbered properties and may raise new equity or 
recycle equity through property dispositions for these purposes.
Throughout 2023, the Trust yielded consistent dividends of $0.02 per unit each month.
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FINANCIAL RESULTS
$126.0
$60.9
NET OPERATING  
INCOME 
In Millions of Dollars
FUNDS FROM 
OPERATIONS 
In Millions of Dollars
19
19
19
$253.8
$273.1
$255.1
TOTAL
REVENUE
In Millions of Dollars
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
22
23
23
23
$241.4
$242.6
$123.8
$66.9
$150.0
$90.9
$122.1
$68.9
$122.2
$66.8
$231.4 UNENCUMBERED 
ASSETS
$93.8 UNUSED CREDIT 
FACILITIES
$7.3 CASH
LIQUIDITY AND
UNENCUMBERED ASSETS 
In Millions of Dollars

The Trust ensures tenants and their customers are 
supported through technology, ultimately delivering 
value back to our Unitholders. 
In the Trust’s enclosed shopping centres, Morguard 
Connect revolutionizes shopping centre management by 
facilitating streamlined, efficient processes and improved 
services for tenants and shoppers. The Shop List App 
introduced in some of our large, enclosed shopping 
centres has been instrumental in enhancing the shopping 
experience by allowing customers to conveniently 
explore a variety of products from our retailers in a single 
search. Google Indoor Live View, implemented in five of 
the Trust’s shopping centres, provides intuitive navigation 
within these spaces. 
ENHANCING 
WITH 
TECHNOLOGY
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St. Laurent
Ottawa, Ontario
ENHANCING WITH TECHNOLOGY
MORGUARD REIT

PURSUING 
SUSTAINABLE 
RESULTS
The Trust’s participation in Sustainable Morguard strengthens its efforts in energy 
efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and climate resilience. The holistic 
approach extends beyond financial performance, embracing environmental, social 
and governance responsibility initiatives that contribute to community well-being and 
environmental sustainability.
The Trust actively champions energy efficiency. Investment in LED lighting, energy-
efficient HVAC systems and smart building technologies not only reduce energy 
consumption, but also garner BOMA and LEED certifications, underscoring the Trust’s 
commitment to ESG with a variety of sustainable measures.
Morguard REIT continues to model ethical conduct and compliance. As part of 
Sustainable Morguard, employees receive regular training, reinforcing a culture of 
high integrity and compliance, essential for stakeholder trust.
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OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

2023 
FINANCIAL 
HIGHLIGHTS
Morguard REIT balances capitalizing on strong economic potential in diverse regions 
with utilizing upgrades to improve our varied asset portfolio. At the core of our strategy 
is the practice of prudent capital management. Simultaneously, we are carefully 
considering and navigating opportunities that look toward the future.
2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
MORGUARD REIT
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS
	
AS AT DECEMBER 31	
2023	
2022
	
ASSETS
	
Non-current assets
	
Real estate properties	
$2,254,642	
$2,337,805
	
Right-of-use asset	
—	
76
	
Equity-accounted investment	
7,755	
11,658
	
 	
2,262,397	
2,349,539
	
Current assets 	
	
	
Amounts receivable	
9,341	
15,736
	
Prepaid expenses and other 	
1,226	
1,200
	
Cash	
7,278	
9,712
	
	
17,845	
26,648
	
Total assets	
$2,280,242	
$2,376,187
 
	
LIABILITIES AND UNITHOLDERS’ EQUIT Y 
	
Non-current liabilities
	
Mortgages payable	
$680,787	
$739,503
	
Convertible debentures	
151,898	
149,835 
	
Lease liabilities	
16,295	
16,384
	
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	
5,981	
5,392
	
 	
854,961	
911,114
	
Current Liabilities
	
Mortgages payables	
334,199	
311,999
	
Lease liabilities	
88	
167 
	
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	
51,072	
46,457
	
Bank indebtedness	
78,737	
55,622
	
 	
464,096	
414,245
	
Total Liabilities	
1,319,057	
1,325,359
	
Unitholders’ equity	
961,185	
1,050,828
	
	
$2,280,242	
$2,376,187
BALANCE SHEETS

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2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
MORGUARD  REIT
IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, EXCEPT PER UNIT AMOUNTS
	
FOR THE YE AR ENDED DECEMBER 31	
2023	
2022
	
Revenue from real estate properties	
$255,076	
$242,629
	
Property operating costs	
	
 
	
   Property operating expenses	
(72,066)	
(68,801)
	
   Property taxes	
(48,296)	
(43,299)
	
   Property management fees	
(8,741)	
(8,330)
	
Net operating income	
125,973	
122,199 
 
	
Interest  expense	
(62,845)	
(53,523)
	
General and administrative	
(3,843)	
(3,741) 
	
Amortization expense	
(76)	
(83)
	
Other income	
11	
1,050 
	
Fair value losses on real estate properties	
(131,765)	
(148,977)
	
Net loss from equity-accounted investment	
(1,900)	
(3,022)
	
Net loss and comprehensive loss	
($74,445)	
($86,097)
	
NET LOSS PER UNIT	
	
	
   Basic	
($1.16)	
($1.34)
	
   Diluted	
($1.16)	
($1.34)
STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF UNITS
	
	 	
	
	
	
EQUITY 
	
	 	
	
	
	
COMPONENT	
	
 
	
	 	
	
	
	
OF	
	
TOTAL 
	
	 	
NUMBER OF	
ISSUE OF	
RETAINED	
CONVERTIBLE	
CONTRIBUTED	
UNITHOLDERS’ 
	
	 	
UNITS	
UNITS	
EARNINGS	
DEBENTURES	
SURPLUS	
EQUITY
	
Unitholders’ equity, January 1, 2022	
64,161,097	
$635,531	
$503,120	
$6,879	
$6,458	
$1,151,988
	
Net loss  	
—	
—	
(86,097)	
—	
—	
(86,097)
	
Distribution to unitholders 	
—	
—	
(15,063)	
—	
—	
(15,063)
	
Issue of units – DRIP1 	
65,757	
343	
(343)	
—	
—	
—
	
Unitholders’ equity, December 31, 2022	
64,226,854	
635,874	
401,617	
6,879	
6,458	
1,050,828
	
Net loss	
—	
—	
(74,445)	
—	
—	
(74,445)
	
Distributions to unitholders 	
— 	
—	
(15,198)	
—	
—	
(15,198)
	
Issue of units – DRIP1 	
41,047	
222	
(222)	
—	
—	
—
	
Unitholders’ equity, December 31, 2023	
64,267,901	
$636,096	
$311,752	
$6,879	
$6,458	
$961,185
1.	 Distribution Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”).
STATEMENTS OF UNITHOLDERS’ EQUITY

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2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
MORGUARD  REIT
IN THOUSANDS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS
	 FOR THE YE AR ENDED DECEMBER 31	
2023	
2022
	 OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	 Net loss	
($74,445)	
($86,097)
	 Add items not affecting cash	
138,125	
156,158
	 Distributions from equity-accounted investment, net	
2,003	
3,898
	 Additions to tenant incentives and leasing commissions	
(10,937)	
(4,355)
	 Net change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities	
11,573	
4,364
	 Cash provided by operating activities	
66,319	
73,968
	 FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	 Proceeds from new mortgages	
286,534	
132,685
	 Financing costs on new mortgages	
(1,497)	
(369)
	 Repayment of mortgages
	    Repayments on maturity	
(289,156)	
(171,577)
	    Principal instalment repayments	
(33,345)	
(35,751)
	 Payment of lease liabilities, net	
(168)	
(167)
	 Proceeds from bank indebtedness, net	
23,115	
48,096
	 Distributions to unitholders	
(15,198)	
(16,025)
	 Cash used in financing activities	
(29,715)	
(43,108)
	 INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	 Capital expenditures on real estate properties	
(25,176)	
(17,853)
	 Expenditures on properties under development	
(13,862)	
(14,565)
	 Cash used in investing activities	
(39,038)	
(32,418)
	 Net change in cash	
(2,434)	
(1,558)
	 Cash, beginning of period	
9,712	
11,270
	 Cash, end of period	
$7,278	
$9,712
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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2023 REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Morguard REIT owns a dynamic portfolio of 46 retail, 
office and industrial properties across six Canadian 
provinces. Our assets reflect the rich diversity of tenant 
needs and preferences, tailored to various locations, 
communities, and modern offerings. We are committed 
to ensuring the longevity of our assets, ensuring financial 
performance and the overall success of the Trust. 
2023 
REAL ESTATE 
PORTFOLIO

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MORGUARD  REIT
RETAIL PROPERTIES
 
	
	
	
OWNERSHIP	
TOTAL	
OWNERSHIP 
	
	
	
 INTEREST	
AREA	
AREA	
OCCUPANCY 
PROPERTY	
CITY	
PROV	
 (%)	
(SF)	
(SF)	
(%)
Burquitlam Plaza	
Coquitlam	
BC	
100	
68,500	
68,500	
83
Pine Centre Mall •
2  	
Prince George	
BC	
100	
359,500	
359,500	
97
Shelbourne Plaza	
Victoria 	
BC	
100	
57,000	
57,000	
94 
Airdrie Co-op Centre	
Airdrie 	
AB	
100	
70,000	
70,000	
96
2649 Main Street S	
Airdrie	
AB	
100	
44,000	
44,000	
100 
Heritage Towne Centre	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
131,000	
131,000	
100
Prairie Mall•
3 	
Grande Prairie	
AB	
50	
263,000	
131,500	
93
Parkland Mall•
3 	
Red Deer	
AB	
100	
444,500	
444,500	
89
The Centre •
2	
Saskatoon	
SK	
100	
499,000	
499,000	
95
Shoppers Mall •
2	
Brandon	
MB	
100	
361,000	
361,000	
96
Charleswood Centre•
3 	
Winnipeg	
MB	
100	
123,000	
123,000	
99
Southdale Centre•
3  	
Winnipeg	
MB	
100	
175,500	
175,500	
92
Aurora Centre	
Aurora 	
ON	
100	
304,000	
304,000	
99
Cambridge Centre•
1 	
Cambridge	
ON	
100	
620,000	
620,000	
91
Market Square	
Kanata	
ON	
100	
68,000	
68,000	
94
Kingsbury Centre	
Mississauga	
ON	
100	
70,000	
70,000	
98
Hampton Park Plaza	
Ottawa	
ON	
100	
102,000	
102,000	
96
St. Laurent•
1 	
Ottawa	
ON	
100	
797,000	
797,000	
96
Woodbridge Square	
Vaughan	
ON	
50	
112,000	
56,000	
95
Subtotal	
	
	
	
4,669,000	
4,481,500	
94
CERTIFICATIONS
•
1 BOMA Platinum      •
2  BOMA Gold       •
3  BOMA Certified

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ANNUAL REPORT
2023
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ANNUAL REPORT
2023
REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
OFFICE PROPERTIES
 
	
	
	
OWNERSHIP	
TOTAL	
OWNERSHIP 
	
	
	
 INTEREST	
AREA	
AREA	
OCCUPANCY 
PROPERTY	
CITY	
PROV	
 (%)	
(SF)	
(SF)	
(%)
111 Dunsmuir •
4   •
9  	
Vancouver	
BC	
100	
222,000	
222,000	
83
Chancery Place •
4  	
Vancouver	
BC	
100	
142,500	
142,500	
99
Seymour Place	
Victoria	
BC	
100	
235,500	
235,500	
100
505 3rd Street SW  •
5    •
9  	
Calgary	
AB	
50	
142,000	
71,000	
65
7315 8th Street NE•
5 •
11 	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
19,500	
19,500	
100 
Centre 810•
5  	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
77,500	
77,500	
93
Citadel West	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
78,500	
78,500	
100
Deerport Centre •
5  	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
49,000	
49,000	
71
Duncan Building•
5  	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
81,000	
81,000	
100
National Bank Building	
Calgary	
AB	
100	
43,500	
43,500	
100
207 and 215 9th •
4  •
7    •
9  •
10  •
11  	 Calgary	
AB	
100	
634,000	
634,000	
98 
Avenue SW
Petroleum Plaza •
2  •
3  •
8  	
Edmonton	
AB	
50	
304,000	
152,000	
98
Rice Howard Place•
2  •
3  •
6  	
Edmonton	
AB	
20	
610,000	
122,000	
40
301 Laurier Avenue 	
Ottawa	
ON	
50	
26,000	
13,000	
39
525 Coventry 	
Ottawa	
ON	
100	
42,500	
42,500	
100
Green Valley Office Park •
5   	
Ottawa	
ON	
100	
123,000	
123,000	
60 
Heritage Place•
4   	
Ottawa	
ON	
50	
217,000	
108,500	
77
St. Laurent Business Centre •
5  	 Ottawa	
ON	
100	
89,000	
89,000	
59 
Standard Life•
5    	
Ottawa	
ON	
50	
371,000	
185,500	
92
Time Square •
5   	
Ottawa	
ON	
100	
112,000	
112,000	
39 
200 Yorkland•
4  •
10  	
Toronto	
ON	
100	
150,500	
150,500	
67
77 Bloor Street West  •
1 •
3 •
10  	
Toronto	
ON	
50	
396,000	
198,000	
83
Place Innovation•
4  •
5  •
10 	
Saint-Laurent	
QC	
50	
896,000	
448,000	
94
Total Office	
	
	
	
5,062,000	
3,398,000	
85
CERTIFICATIONS
 •
1 LEED Gold     •
2  LEED Silver     •
3  BOMA Platinum     •
4  BOMA Gold    •
5  BOMA Silver     •
6  WiredScore Platinum     •
7  WiredScore Gold 
•
8  Excellence in Building Environmental Standards     •
9  Energy Star     •
10 RHF Certified    •
11 Fitwel 
* Pending

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ANNUAL REPORT
2023
2023 REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
MORGUARD  REIT
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES
 
	
	
	
OWNERSHIP	
TOTAL	
OWNERSHIP 
	
	
	
 INTEREST	
AREA	
AREA	
OCCUPANCY 
PROPERTY	
CITY	
PROV	
 (%)	
(SF)	
(SF)	
(%)
1875 Leslie	
Toronto	
ON	
100	
52,000	
52,000	
96
2041-2151 McCowan	
Toronto	
ON	
100	
197,500	
197,500	
91
279 Yorkland	
Toronto	
ON	
100	
18,000	
18,000	
100 
285 Yorkland	
Toronto	
ON	
100	
25,000	
25,000	
–
Total Industrial	
	
	
	
292,500	
292,500	
84
Total	
	
	
	
10,023,500	
8,172,000	
90

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CORPORATE 
INFORMATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY
K. Rai Sahi 
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 
Morguard Corporation
K. Rai Sahi 
Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Miatello
Senior Vice President
Tullio Capulli
Corporate Director
Donald W. Turple 1, 2
Corporate Director
Angela Sahi
Executive Vice President
Timothy J. Walker 1,2, 3
Corporate Director
Bart S. Munn 1, 2
Corporate Director
Andrew Tamlin
Chief Financial Officer
Timothy J. Murphy1, 3
Partner, McMillan LLP 
Beverley Flynn
Senior Vice President 
and General Counsel 
1. Independent Trustee	   2. Audit Committee	
3. Human Resources and Governance Committee
Transfer Agent  
Computershare Trust  
Company 1-800-564-6253 
www.computershare.com
Investor Relations 
Visit our website at 
www.morguard.com or 
view our filings on SEDAR+  
at www.sedarplus.ca.
INVESTOR INFORMATION 
For additional information, 
contact: 
 
Andrew Tamlin
Chief Financial Officer
Beverley Flynn 
Senior Vice President  
and General Counsel
T 905-281-3800
info@morguard.com
MORGUARD REIT (TSX:MRT.UN)
Head Office
Morguard REIT 
55 City Centre Drive, Suite 1000  
Mississauga, ON  L5B 1M3 
T 905-281-3800 
info@morguard.com
Eligibility 
RRSP
RRIF
DPSP
RPP
TFSA
Listing 
Toronto Stock Exchange 
Symbol 
MRT.UN
MRT.DB
Auditors 
Ernst & Young LLP 
Principal Bankers 
Bank of Montreal 
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust is a closed-end trust listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol MRT.UN. The Trust had total real 
estate assets of $2.3 billion as at December 31, 2023.
The mandate of the Trust is to accumulate a Canadian portfolio of high-quality real estate assets – then actively manage the portfolio to generate steady, 
dependable returns for unitholders, through a stable and increasing cash flow. This offers the potential for long-term capital appreciation.
The Trust owns a diversified real estate portfolio of 46 commercial properties consisting of 8.2 million square feet of gross leasable area located in six 
provinces. The real estate portfolio primarily includes well-located, high-quality office properties in major urban centres, large enclosed full-scale regional 
shopping malls that are dominant in their respective markets, neighbourhood and community shopping centres and a small group of
industrial properties.

Morguard 
55 City Centre Drive, Suite 1000
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905-281-3800 
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