September 24, 2024 – The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), the national voice of the planning profession, is pleased to announce our new President, Vice-President, and Treasurer.

The New Executive:

  • Lesley Cabott RPP, FCIP, ICD D – President
  • Laura Hartney RPP, MCIP – Vice-President
  • Gordon Smith LPP, MCIP, FCSLA – Treasurer

Planners are at the intersection of solutions that support inclusive and vibrant communities, which are respectfully connected to the natural world, for the well-being of current and future generations.  The new executive is excited to work with the Board of Directors and our members from coast-to-coast-to-coast supporting planners, communities, and our partners advocating on reconciliation, climate change, housing, healthy communities, and equity, inclusion diversity, and accessibility.  

Learn more about the CIP Board of Directors: https://www.cip-icu.ca/board-of-directors/

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Media contact:

Lauren Murray (she/her)
Manager, Communications
800.207.2138 x 207
communications@cip-icu.ca

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) works on behalf of over 9,000 diverse planning professionals and has served as the voice of Canada’s planning community since 1919. Planners safeguard the health and well-being of urban and rural communities by addressing the use of land, resources, facilities, and services with consideration to physical, economic, and social efficiency.