Tag: Healthy Communities

By Deborah Morrison, CEO, Canadian Institute of Planners Parliament is back in session, and for some of CIP’s board members, it was their first-ever visit…

September 15, 2025 – The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) welcomes the federal government’s announcement to establish Build Canada Homes, a new central agency aimed at…

Planners are uniquely equipped to design better processes and develop new tools that address bottlenecks and reduce duplication in the short term, while also establishing high standards to future-proof our communities. CIP is therefore pleased to provide feedback on the Build Canada Homes Market Sounding Guide…

Now more than ever, planning matters. Planning influences where we live, how we move, how we work, how our economies grow, and the health and well-being of our cities, communities, and regions. In response to the federal government’s call for pre-budget submissions, CIP has submitted our recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance ahead of the Fall Economic Statement and Budget 2025.

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.

Canadians are more worried than ever before about protecting both their physical and mental health. A growing body of research suggests that planning policies and…