TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 13, 2012) - Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ("CREIT") (TSX:REF.UN) today announced its April 2012 monthly distribution in the amount of 12.00 cents per unit (C$1.44 annualized). The April distribution will be payable on May 14, 2012 to Unitholders of record April 30, 2012.

CREIT is a real estate investment trust focused on accumulating a portfolio of high-quality real estate assets and delivering the benefits of real estate ownership to Unitholders. The primary benefit is a reliable and, over time, increasing monthly cash distribution. CREIT owns a diversified portfolio of retail, office and industrial properties.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Tim McSorley
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust
Vice President and CFO
416-628-7790
tmcsorley@creit.ca
www.creit.ca