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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…

Are you a student stepping into the planning profession? We asked Tharini Prakash, a recent graduate and emerging professional, about her experiences starting a career…

The Fall 2024 issue of Plan Canada is intended to share, illuminate, and discuss progressive planning policies and tools that planners throughout the country are using to shape Canada’s communities.

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) created the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) to give mid-career planning professionals a unique opportunity to develop modern leadership skills.…

Each year, the CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund (CIP-PSTF) offers scholarships and bursaries to CIP student members who are enrolled full-time in accredited Canadian planning programs.