The Canadian Institute of Planners Stands with Members Amid U.S. Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

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.

A top-down view of a workspace includes a silver laptop with a black keyboard, a white coffee cup with latte art, a black notebook with a pen, and a pair of wireless earbuds in their white case. Next to this setup is a magazine titled "PLAN CANADA" with a cover featuring an illustrated cityscape design, showcasing buildings, green spaces, and pathways. The bottom-right text on the magazine highlights a focus on "HOUSING SUPPLY" and "OFFRE DE LOGEMENTS," published by CIP-ICU, the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Plan Canada Winter 2025: People’s Choice – Housing Supply

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…