OTTAWA, April 8, 2025 – As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, 2025, a new survey by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) reveals concerns among professional planners about housing affordability, climate resilience, and transportation – issues that shape community well-being and economic stability. The nationwide survey highlights that planners, as catalysts of sustainable growth, are crucial in addressing these challenges with evidence-based, forward-thinking solutions.

OTTAWA, March 24, 2025 – As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, 2025, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) highlights the crucial role of planning in building stronger, more sustainable, and economically resilient communities.

March 19, 2025 – The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Morrison as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 22, 2025.

OTTAWA, March 5, 2025 – In response to the tariffs imposed on Canada by United States President Donald Trump, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) expresses its deep concern over the economic implications for the planning profession. These tariffs pose a significant threat to jobs across multiple sectors, which rely on a stable trade relationship with the United States.

More and more Canadians, young and old, are struggling under the weight of high rents, high mortgage payments, and intense competition for limited housing choices from coast to coast to coast. Policies and funding are now pivoting to confront the housing crisis on a scale not seen in generations. These are extraordinary times for planners. Planners are positioned at all levels of government, First Nations, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to meet the moment and help deliver net new housing supply…

December is the season of giving—a time for generosity, community, and making a difference. Here are some meaningful ways you can give back and help advance the planning profession…