What should be the focus of the Winter 2025 issue of Plan Canada? It’s up to you! 

Technology, in its many forms, has always been a fundamental tool for understanding and engaging with communities. When we issued our call for articles for the Summer 2025 edition on Planning and Technology, we envisioned an issue that would capture the disruptive effects of generative artificial intelligence on our profession…

Don’t miss your chance to connect with Canada’s top planning talent at ACTION 2025 from July 8 to 10! With over 1,300 delegates in attendance, Canada’s largest planning conference provides unmatched visibility, both online and on-site.

Every year in June, we recognize National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage, resilience, and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. It is also a powerful reminder to reflect on the enduring contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, to Canada’s past, present, and future.

OTTAWA, April 8, 2025 – As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, 2025, a new survey by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) reveals concerns among professional planners about housing affordability, climate resilience, and transportation – issues that shape community well-being and economic stability. The nationwide survey highlights that planners, as catalysts of sustainable growth, are crucial in addressing these challenges with evidence-based, forward-thinking solutions.

OTTAWA, March 24, 2025 – As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, 2025, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) highlights the crucial role of planning in building stronger, more sustainable, and economically resilient communities.