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Minto Yorkville Deep Retrofit Project: Advancing a Path to Net Zero
How a deep retrofit project is helping reduce emissions, improve building performance, and support a more sustainable future.
Celebrating the Next Generation Through the Minto Scholarship Program
For 20 years, the Minto Scholarship Program has helped students take the next step toward their educational and career goals by recognizing their achievements and supporting their ambitions.
Celebrating our 2025 Greenberg Award Winners
In this article, we'll share a little bit about our recognition program, including the impact it's had on our company culture, as well as our latest Greenberg Award winners.
Designing Homes For The Way People Live Today
With over 70 years under our belts, we know thoughtful home design begins with understanding how people actually live, and creating spaces that adapt as expectations shift
She Rises: Real stories from women in real estate
Minto's "She Rises" features accomplished women in development and real estate sharing what they've learned along the way.
More Progression: Empowering Employees to Reach Their Full Potential
At Minto, we understand our people are our best asset. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on supporting employee career development with ample opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
Promoting a culture of innovation increases organizational performance
Innovation across all areas - from culture to process to product - is needed to maintain competitiveness and drive performance in this industry.
Innovative Home Design: Meeting the Needs of Affordability, Multi-Generational Living, and Aging in Place
As a homebuilder of over 70 years, there’s one thing we know to be true: The real estate landscape is ever-changing, and so are the needs of home buyers. With our mission of building better places to live in mind, we continually strive to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to these evolving demands.
5 Benefits of Wireless Light Switches in New Construction Homes
In this blog post, we share details of a recent pilot project that tested the installation and use of wireless light switches on our single-family homes product in Calgary, along with the many benefits of moving from traditional light switches to smart light controls in a new home build.
Prioritizing and investing in employee mental health and well-being
Over the last year, we made strides in prioritizing workplace health and well-being by increasing psychological services benefits, providing a one-stop-shop for well-being, offering wellness-related training, fostering social connections, and more.
REPUTATION 800 AWARD WINNER: Going above and beyond by listening to and acting on the feedback of our residents
18 of Minto’s locations have received the 800 Award, a distinction that recognizes our exceptional commitment to listening, responding and acting on resident feedback through the Reputation platform.
Creating Safer Places to Work: Naloxone Program Implementation
To help combat the opioid epidemic, a new regulation under the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act came into effect on June 1, 2023 mandating certain employers to have naloxone kits on hand in the workplace.
Building Healthier Communities: How We're Prioritizing Wellness for Residents at Latitude Margaritaville
Inspired by the legendary music of Jimmy Buffett and known for its world-class resort-style amenities and active lifestyle, the Latitude Margaritaville communities are proof of how we are living out our mission of creating healthy, vibrant communities.
More Progress: Minto Yorkville and the City of Toronto’s Deep Retrofit Challenge
In December 2022, our Minto Yorkville property was accepted into the City of Toronto’s Deep Retrofit Challenge. Through the Challenge, select buildings in Toronto will undergo a retrofit to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy intensity.
More Culture: Investing in our People, Celebrating their Contributions
At Minto, our belief in the importance of recognition and appreciation forms the foundation of our organizational ethos. We appreciate the contributions of each employee and the diverse perspectives they bring to the table.
Giving Voice to Our Employees
At Minto, we understand the responsibility we have when it comes to our first community: our employees. Our employees are our priority as they enable us to carry out our mission. That's why we're laser focused on providing them with the best possible experience and an environment in which they can thrive.
Charles Boechler on Minto’s Sustainability Initiatives in Calgary
We recently caught up with Charles Boechler, Senior Manager of Sustainability and Planning for Minto Group, to chat about his role and the various sustainability projects and initiatives he and his team are responsible for. Keep reading to learn what he's most looking forward to in the coming months and what he loves about working at Minto.
Building Better Than Code: Minto’s Commitment to Excellence
At Minto, building better isn’t just a goal; it’s our mission. As a leading homebuilder with nearly 70 years of experience and over 100,000 homes built, we strive to create homes that not only meet but exceed standard codes and regulations.
Going above and beyond for Minto employees
Lisa King, Minto's Benefits and Wellness Specialist, shines as a beacon of light, providing exceptional support and resources for employees' mental wellness, earning her recognition and praise for her compassionate and impactful work.
Reducing energy and GHG emissions through our duct seal initiative
To improve energy consumption and cost-savings at our various properties, we engaged Nerva Energy to apply an aerosolized product in the pressurized ventilation systems in our buildings. This environmentally safe product will improve air tightness without the disruption to building operations.
Accelerating Our Journey to Net Zero Through Thought Leadership and Collaboration
Minto has been investing in electricity and natural gas reduction measures at our commercial and residential buildings for decades. But now is an exciting time as we’ve been piloting and planning a road map for the journey to a net zero carbon future by 2050.
Upgrading to a Net Zero Future
We’re always working on new and innovative ways to help our customers to live better, all while reducing our impact on the environment. Read on to learn more about how we’re contributing to a more sustainable and energy efficient future with Net Zero Homes.
Giving our US local heroes a place to call home
As an employer, homebuilder, and rental housing provider, at Minto Group, we understand our deep responsibility to the people whose lives we touch. To thank them for all that they do, Minto Communities USA has created a special homebuying discount program for public servants at our Westlake community in Florida [...]
Geo-Exchange demonstrates Minto's commitment to a more sustainable future
Climate change is a harsh reality that is affecting millions of people across our planet. Wondering how we are we going to mitigate its effects to deliver a more sustainable world? One solution is a renewal energy system called Geo-exchange that is based on some fundamental heat transfer principles [...]
Celebrating 68 Years of Minto and 100,000 Homes Built
In a journey spanning nearly seven decades, Minto reached a significant milestone - the construction of 100,000 homes. From our humble beginnings as a small Ottawa-based company, we have evolved into a recognized industry leader dedicated to constructing homes that create thriving communities.
Using technology to improve the customer and employee experience
Our mission to build better places to live means we’re always recognizing the impact we have on the environment and on people. Our customers and our employees well-being are at the top of our list. That’s why we’re always investing in improving our internal processes and use of technology to better serve them [...]
Building a healthier Ottawa: 4 ways Minto gives back
Since our early beginnings, we’ve been guided by one mission: to leave the world better than we found it. It’s why we give to organizations and causes that are making a positive impact. And it’s why we’re so proud to play a role in helping to build healthy, thriving communities in every region we’re part of.
Life @ Minto: Empowering Employees Through Learning and Development
Growth and development are one of the pillars of what makes Minto a human-centric organization, where we create better places to learn, grow and evolve our workforce. Investing in learning and development empowers our people to thrive in their current roles and prepare them for future ones [...]
Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are critical components of any successful organization. That’s why at Minto, we’re committed to identifying and addressing any systemic inequities so we can continue to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Minto’s Project Grow Green
At Minto, our dedication to building healthier and more sustainable communities is woven into everything we do. From the materials we use in construction to how we encourage our homeowners and residents to live greener at home, we’re always striving to find new ways to have a positive impact on our planet and the environment — no matter how big or small.
Minto Group continues to make history with its 15th ESG impact report
This week we are proud to share our 15th More with Minto - Impact Report, highlighting the environmental, social, and governance initiatives in 2023 and underlining Minto’s industry-leading commitment to ESG.
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Minto Completes Two Decarbonization Feasibility Studies in 2023
Global commitments and regulatory obligations are demanding a transition away from carbon-intensive energy systems to reduce environmental impact. At Minto, we’re committed to meeting these demands and ensuring we’re in a good position to advocate and drive change within our industry.
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Minto’s Approach to More Affordable and Attainable Housing
The idea of having a place to call your own is more than just a financial milestone; it’s a cherished dream for many. But with rising costs and population growth exceeding new housing supply, finding affordable and adequate housing has become more and more challenging.
Building climate resilience in new communities
The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are increasing as a result of climate change, meaning more damage and interruption to everyday life. At Minto, we continue to adapt our acquisitions process, design considerations, and operations to help mitigate the risks of extreme weather events.
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Enhancing comfort, security, and energy efficiency through Artificial Intelligence
At Minto, we continue to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will not only collect important data on our buildings and systems but provide guidance on the actions and next steps we need to take to optimize performance and improve operational efficiencies.
Life @ Minto: Prioritizing and Investing in Employee Health and Well-being
At Minto, prioritizing workplace health and wellbeing, and ensuring our employees are safe, healthy, satisfied, and engaged is more important than ever. Here are some of the ways by which we are making mental health and well-being a top priority.
How Minto is working to reduce construction waste
Minto’s Canadian homebuilding operations have been tracking construction waste diversion since 2009 and continues to target a minimum 80% diversion rate [...]
MORE EMPATHY: Guiding customers through the homebuying experience and beyond
We caught up with Jamie Kipp in our Ottawa office, the Director of Customer Experience for our Ontario homebuilding team, to talk about her role elevating customer experience and what it means not just to sell a house but to guide our customers through their homebuying experience and beyond.
Exploring Early Career Opportunities at Minto
At Minto, we are committed to providing students, interns and those embarking on early careers with opportunities that set the stage for a rewarding and long-term career.
Life @ Minto: A Human-Centric Workplace
What is a human-centric workplace, exactly? It’s one that revolves around its people and considers their specific needs. By adopting a human-centric approach, we are committing to crafting our workplace intentionally around the desires of our employees [...]
Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: Insights from Minto's First Decarbonization Hackathons
Over 18 months, focus on deep retrofits and decarbonization surged, but events lacked cross-sector collaboration. Minto's hackathons aimed to bridge this gap, uniting diverse experts to retrofit multi-unit residential buildings' heating systems.
More Community Impact: Connecting with our Residents, Homeowners, and Neighbours
To deliver on our promise of building healthy, thriving places to live, we prioritize connecting with our rental communities through various formats and engaging events throughout the year.
Building Stronger Communities: Inside Minto Communities USA's Innovative Lifestyle Programming
From fitness classes to social events and more, explore how Minto Communities USA is creating spaces where homeowners can live, learn, and grow together.
Making a Difference: Minto's Employee Giving Campaign Raises $1.5 Million for Charities
In 2023, we raised $258k for charity across Canada and USA. The Greenberg family through the Minto Foundation, generously donated $128,903 in matching funds. This is an increase of 17% over 2022 (213k). In fact, since 2019 the number has continued to climb as we’ve expanded the list of recipients beyond just the United Way to also include regional food banks, Toys for Tots, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), SickKids Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, and more.
Creating a Culture of Recognition
We strongly believe that recognition and appreciation are critical elements of any organization. It’s why we are constantly investing in our people, and why employee recognition is ingrained in our culture and everything we do.
7 ways Minto is building sustainable and inclusive communities
Minto’s community impact initiatives support causes that provide opportunities for people to achieve a better quality of life. Through volunteering time, pledge matching, and direct financial support, we contribute to improving the lives and livelihoods of every region we're a part of.
Minto's energy saving efforts recognized with IESO Award
We caught up with Adeyemi Adewunmi, a Senior Building Sustainability Performance Specialist at Minto Group, to talk about his role working on energy-saving initiatives and what it means to be recognized as the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Energy Manager of the Year [...]
Building better places to work: A look at Minto's new offices
Hybrid work is here to stay. Now more than ever, the right type of space in the right place is key to attracting and retaining talent. Take a closer look at Minto’s new Ottawa and Toronto offices, including our overall design approach and how we're investing in in creating the kind of spaces that employees want to come back to
Conserving a precious resource: Water
According to the Global Footprint Network, "we are now using our renewable resources such as water at almost twice the rate that the earth can renew them." Therefore, it should come as no surprise that none other than the World Economic Forum found that, "half of the world's largest cities are already experiencing water scarcity." [...]
Minto mural commemorates contribution to Ottawa mental health
Minto donates $250,000 as a formal Building Partner to support the development of the Mental Health and Wellness program at the new Orléans Health Hub in Ottawa [...]
Opening the door to more affordable housing
Housing providers need to meet the unique and changing needs of all residents. Minto looks forward to providing affordable housing to people who need it for many more years to come [...]
Raising Building Performance for a carbon free future
Today, reducing a building's utility consumption is essential to satisfying sustainability goals and offsetting carbon emissions that are bad for our planet. One of the clearest paths to accomplishing this is by ensuring equipment is operating as efficiently as possible [...]
Our best practices to create healthier spaces for pollinators
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystem. That's why Minto and the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change at York University have worked to develop a set of best practices for natural landscaping to provide hope for the long-term survival of pollinators [...]
5 Ways We’re Living Greener in 2024 (And Ways You Can, Too!)
Join us in this journey where pollinator preservation, AI innovation, and sustainability merge for a greener future!
Our Journey to Net Zero
Reducing greenhouse gases is vital to protecting our planet. Did you know that according to the Government of Canada, homes and buildings account for 13% of Canada's carbon emissions? Well, it happens to be true. But Minto is working to change the narrative by embarking on a journey toward net-zero buildings [...]
What is ESG and what does it mean for business?
Our mission is to build better places to live. It means that we must recognize the impact we have on the environment and on people. As conscientious leaders, we take full responsibility for our actions, and are deeply committed to building a business that always pushes itself to do better [...]