Advancing the Planning Profession Since 1919
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is a member-based organization for planning professionals across Canada and beyond. Our members work in both the public service and the private sector, across fields such as land use planning, environmental resource management, land development, heritage conservation, social planning, transportation planning, and economic development.
When you become a member of CIP, you join Canada’s largest network of planners and planning students – now 10,000+ strong!
Through membership, we offer:
- Professional Liability Insurance With BMS Canada
- Plan Canada Magazine for and by Planners
- On-Demand Courses and Learning Resources
- Specialized Professional Development Programs
- National and International Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in Becoming a Planner?
Planning is a comprehensive process that shapes the environments in which we live, work, and engage with one another. It encompasses a vast pool of competencies from urban design and land use to transportation systems and community services.
Choosing to become a professional planner isn’t just a career choice – it’s a commitment to excellence.







