# Ottawa Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Ottawa Class A rent is C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD ($27 USD), typical term 10 years, 12 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 12 months.
- Vacancy: 13.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Ottawa
- **country**: Canada
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $27/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 13.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.2%

## FAQ
### What is the Government of Canada's role in the market?
Material. PSPC manages over 6 million sqft in the National Capital Region — the single largest office tenant in Canada. Federal tenancy underwrites 30%+ of Ottawa's Class A market.

### What is Kanata North?
Kanata North is Canada's largest tech cluster — Shopify, Nokia, Ericsson, Mitel, and a deep telecom, cybersecurity, and AI supplier ecosystem. Anchors Ottawa's principal post-2010 tech absorption.

### How does the LRT extension affect demand?
The Stage 2 LRT extension (opening 2025-2026) connects Trim Road in Orléans to Moodie Drive in Kanata — significantly improving Kanata North commute economics and trophy submarket access.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/ottawa/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.