Roger Greenberg | Building a City, a Legacy, and a Better Future

Roger Greenberg’s name has become synonymous with the story of Ottawa — from Minto’s foundational developments, to leading OSEG (home of the REDBLACKS and the 67’s), to championing the transformation of Lansdowne and helping shape the Campaign to Create Tomorrow for the new Ottawa Hospital campus. As Executive Chairman of the Minto Group, Chairman of Minto Apartment REIT, and Executive Chairman & Managing Partner of OSEG, Roger’s influence stretches across governance, community-building, sports, and philanthropy. He is also a Member of the Order of Canada and a proud recipient of multiple civic and industry awards — all recognizing his decades of service and leadership.But behind the titles is a leader defined by something far more enduring: humanity.In this conversation, Roger opens up about:The true meaning of legacy — not buildings or balance sheets, but peopleWhat it takes to lead with humility, curiosity, and respectHow honest management and governance shape thriving organizationsThe real story behind Lansdowne 2.0 and why context matters more than headlinesOttawa’s future as our population races toward 1.6 million by 2046Why saying “no” too quickly slows progress — and how we can build differentlyThrough decades of leadership, philanthropy, and community-building, Roger embodies a kind of quiet influence that shapes cities from the inside out.This episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to build legacy — and what becomes possible when we replace knee-jerk criticism with curiosity, facts, and collaboration.