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The Canadian Institute of Planners is the Voice of Canada’s Planning Profession

Together, we’re amplifying efforts for greater impact and member value.

Election 2025

National Impact

National Policy Working Groups

CIP is forming new working groups to build on the exceptional effort of our members who developed our national policies in 2018 and 2019. These groups will help guide the next steps in our advocacy on behalf of the planning profession.
Application Deadline: May 23, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT

Honours & Awards

Honours & Awards

Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence 2025 Winners

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence.

RAP Survey

Reconciliation

Help Shape CIP’s Reconciliation Action Plan

The Canadian Institute of Planners invites you to share your voice in our Reconciliation Action Plan Survey. Your insights will help guide how we support reconciliation through training, policy, advocacy, and relationship-building.
Survey Deadline: June 11, 2025

ACTION 2025 National Conference

CIP/OPPI National Planning Conference

ACTION 2025

Start customizing your conference experience by selecting from a variety of learning tours and workshops. Both learning tours and workshops have limited availability. Reserve your place as soon as possible!

Job Board

CIP National Job Board

Find Your Next Opportunity

New platform, lower prices, and more perks! The CIP National Job Board is designed to help professionals like you find positions that align with your skills and interests.

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Being a Member Has its Benefits

Whether you’re looking to start a new career in planning, want to connect with like-minded professionals, or access the latest resources, we’re here to help you succeed.

Career Support for Life

The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) supports planners in all stages of their careers through our extensive educational and professional resources.

Continuous Professional Learning

Access our extensive range of on-demand educational multimedia resources and tools available 24/7, as a part of your membership.

National Job Board

Our central platform brings together the best and the brightest when it comes to skilled planners and rewarding opportunities with employers.

Future Planners

Learn more about the possible paths you can take on your journey to become a professional planner.

The Number One Threat to Our Communities

With new initiatives to increase adaptation planning knowledge and other climate-related skills, CIP reaffirms our commitment to continued action and advocacy.

How We’re Taking Action
Helping resilient communities becoming more liveable, prosperous and equitable in the face of climate change.

The Health of Our Communities and Residents Matter

As planners, we create and support conditions that increase community and individual health and well-being.

How We’re Planning Better Spaces
Fostering vibrant environments and active lifestyles that promote and protect the health of all Canadians.

Communities in Crisis

There’s no one solution to the housing challenge, as mounting concerns about affordability and choice intensify across the country.

How We’re Helping
Taking a strong stance on the sustainable and equitable development of housing, which is one of the biggest issues our country is facing right now.

Learning, Truth, and Healing

Reconciliation needs to be deeply ingrained in the jurisdictional and legal context of Canadian planning practices.

How We’re Learning Together
Leading by example in the process of reconciliation by facilitating strong, respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Fostering Inclusive Places

Planners create safe and inclusive communities for all through thoughtful engagement and participatory approaches.

How We’re Changing That
Applying an EDIA lens to planning practice is required to confront and address systemic racism and discrimination.”