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MEMBERSHIP
The Canadian Institute of Planners is the Voice of Canada’s Planning Profession
Together, we’re amplifying efforts for greater, and lasting impact in the realm of
housing.
reconciliation.
healthy communities.
climate change.
equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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MEMBERSHIP
CIP works on behalf of 10,000 planning professionals.
CAREERS
Our Job Board is designed to help professionals like you.
LEARNING
On-demand courses and webinars at your fingertips.
RECOGNITION
Nominations for Honours & Awards are currently closed.
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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.