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CONNECTION 2024 News
Keep up-to-date with our national conference.
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This year’s national planning conference offers not one, not two, but three different ways to participate.
Attend CONNECTION and Complete Your 2024 CPL in One Go! This year’s national planning conference offers not one, not two, … Read More
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Meet Our CONNECTION 2024 Keynote Speakers
Join us for the full event with extensive programming, including informative talks and interactive workshops. Attend for a day to … Read More
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50% Off Postings on CIP’s National Job Board Until July 12
From now until July 12, CIP national job postings will be 50% off for all employers! Visit our national job board to take … Read More
The Latest
Explore our current planning resources, news, webinars, and events.
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Plan Canada Summer 2024: Is Canada Water-wise?
Editors’ Note by Sandra Cook and Sarah Ezzio The myth of abundant water continues to challenge our collective thinking about … Read More
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News & Media
Request for Proposals: Reconciliation Action Plan
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is pleased to announce the release of our Request for Proposals (RFP) for the … Read More
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CIP is Pleased to Announce Our 2024 Honours and Award Recipients
CIP would like to congratulate our CIP Emerging Planner Award Recipients, Victor Ngo and Melanie Harding. Melanie Harding RPP, MCIP … Read More
Career Support for Life
CIP supports planners in all stages of their careers through our extensive educational and professional resources.
Continuous Professional Learning
Access our extensive range of on-demand educational multimedia resources and tools available 24/7, as a part of your membership.
National Job Board
Our central platform brings together the best and the brightest when it comes to skilled planners and rewarding opportunities with employers.
Future Planners
Learn more about the possible paths you can take on your journey to become a professional planner.
The Number One Threat to Our Communities
With new initiatives to increase adaptation planning knowledge and other climate-related skills, CIP reaffirms our commitment to continued action and advocacy.
How We’re Taking Action
Helping resilient communities becoming more liveable, prosperous and equitable in the face of climate change.
The Health of Our Communities and Residents Matter
As planners, we create and support conditions that increase community and individual health and well-being.
How We’re Planning Better Spaces
Fostering vibrant environments and active lifestyles that promote and protect the health of all Canadians.
Communities in Crisis
There’s no one solution to the housing challenge, as mounting concerns about affordability and choice intensify across the country.
How We’re Helping
Taking a strong stance on the sustainable and equitable development of housing, which is one of the biggest issues our country is facing right now.
Learning, Truth, and Healing
Reconciliation needs to be deeply ingrained in the jurisdictional and legal context of Canadian planning practices.
How We’re Learning Together
Leading by example in the process of reconciliation by facilitating strong, respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Fostering Inclusive Places
Planners create safe and inclusive communities for all through thoughtful engagement and participatory approaches.
How We’re Changing That
Applying an EDI lens to planning practice is required to confront and address systemic racism and discrimination.”
Being a Member Has its Benefits
Whether you’re looking to start a new career in planning, want to connect with like-minded professionals, or access the latest resources, we’re here to help you succeed.