Steve Mennill

Steve Mennill is a planning and housing finance consultant with extensive experience in the Canadian housing sector.1 He previously held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Climate Officer at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement (SCHL).4

Career Highlights

CMHC Experience:: Steve had a long and distinguished career at CMHC, spanning nearly 30 years.3 During his tenure, he held various senior positions, including:

• Chief Risk Officer
• Chief Climate Officer
• Senior Vice President

He retired from CMHC in December 2022.3

Current Role:: After retiring from CMHC, Steve transitioned to working as a self-employed planning, housing finance, and policy consultant.25

Expertise and Interests

Steve's professional focus includes:

• Improving climate compatibility in housing
• Enhancing social inclusion
• Addressing housing affordability issues1

Education

Steve has a strong educational background, including:

• Degree in Business
• Degree in Urban Planning
• Degree in Land Economics1

He also completed additional education in Real Estate Capital Markets at MIT and Project Management at McGill University.2

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

Steve is actively involved in various organizations:

• Board member of the Ottawa Food Bank
• Board member of Evergreen Canada
• Advisory committee member of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
• Board member of two community-based associations1

Steve Mennill's extensive experience in housing policy, mortgage insurance, and climate-related issues in the housing sector has positioned him as a respected voice in discussions about the intersection of housing affordability and climate policy in Canada.