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Student Support: March 2024
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Student Support: March 2024

Join us for the most anticipated planning event of the year! CIP and APPI’s joint national conference combines professional planning … Read More
CONNECTION 2024 Keynote Announcement: Notorious Cree
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CONNECTION 2024 Keynote Announcement: Notorious Cree

James Jones is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. Known as Notorious … Read More
Call for Member-at-large for CIP’s Finance Committee
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Call for Member-at-large for CIP’s Finance Committee

We are looking for an experienced financial expert to join our Finance Committee for a two-year term. The committee is … Read More

Career Support for Life

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 EDI lens to planning practice is required to confront and address systemic racism and discrimination.”

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.