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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.

February 24, 2025 – As February comes to a close, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is looking back on Black History Month as a…

75th World Town Planning Day Statement Today, November 8, the Global Planners Network (GPN)–the largest gathering of national and international planning associations–proudly recognizes the 75th…