KEY INITiATIVES

Our residents, homeowners, and neighbours

We believe that by providing more avenues for people to engage in events and programs, we strengthen the fabric of our community, fostering a true sense of belonging.

2023 Accomplishment Highlights

Employee Giving

11 years of employee giving

Impact

$1.5M raised for communities since 2013

Local Heroes 

35% of buyers received public servants discount

Commitment

23 years building CHEO dream home

Delivering an exceptional resident experience

If we want to deliver on our promise of building healthy, thriving places to live, we must do our part to hold events that allow our residents to meet, mix, and give back. That’s why we create chances for them to donate to local organizations like the Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity. 

Last year, we also helped organize a range of events including things like local farmer’s markets, outdoor fitness classes, live music events and special holiday get togethers. 

Kitchen Bar   Dining Room at 123 Portland in Toronto. Condo in King West by Minto Communities.

In 2023, 18 of Minto’s rental properties received a special distinction award from Reputation, an online reputation management service, recognizing our commitment to listening, responding, and acting on resident feedback through our resident platform.

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"We strive to build positive inclusive communities that everyone can call home. One of the ways we do this is by hosting various events for residents to foster connections and cultivate a sense of community among neighbours. A notable example was a Holocaust Remembrance Day documentary viewing and evening with the filmmakers. Other community building resident events included holiday photo shoots, Easter Egg hunts, Halloween parties, swimming pool hours for pets, a pet food drive, and even a summer carnival. "


Paul Baron,
Senior Vice President,
Operations

Connecting our communities

We want each new community to truly thrive, so we conduct homeowner satisfaction surveys. These identify that development’s strengths and also ways it can improve. 

We also look for ways to connect homeowners through various events, facilities, and amenities we build into our neighbourhoods. This often includes sponsoring local cultural events or building recreation centres where neighbours can gather. We’re continually looking for ways to deliver on our mission to create healthy, vibrant communities.

"At Minto, we don't just build you a home, we design and build entire neighbourhoods. Part of that is ensuring our homeowners have access to various events, facilities, and amenities that will connect them to their neighbours and help them live a better life. From our ‘party in the park’ events to larger initiatives, like partnering with the City of Ottawa to build a 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, the Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven, we’re continually finding ways to bring people together. "


Brent Strachan,
President,
Minto Communities Canada

Strengthening our communities

Through volunteering time, pledge matching, and direct financial support, we’re helping improve the lives and livelihoods in every region we’re in.

2023 highlights include discounts for public servants and donations to food banks, animal shelters, Toys for Tots, CHEO, Ottawa Hospital, The Royal Ottawa Hospital, Montfort Hospital, SickKids Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, Covenant House Toronto, and many more.

We also sponsor businesses and initiatives that offer a sense of belonging including After School Club, Children’s Peace Theatre, Hospital Activity Book for Children, local cultural fairs, and community events.

Key Metrics

11 years

Employee giving campaigns

$1.5M

Raised giving across our communities since 2013

35%

Buyers leverage our US Local Heroes Program

23

Years Building the CHEO Minto dream home

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Making homeownership more attainable across our communities

As a homebuilder of nearly 70 years, there’s one thing we know to be true: Real estate is ever-changing, and so are the needs of home buyers and renters. In recent years, we’ve noticed a need for more affordable housing.

To make home ownership more attainable and convenient, we’ve been hard at work updating the options we provide and making strides to offer more affordable rental units.

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To deliver on our promise of building healthy, thriving places to live we prioritize connecting with and supporting our residents, homeowners, and neighbours.

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Our online resident portal, RentCafe streamlines resident processes to ensure a smooth experience for all our residents from start to finish. 

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