The question of who should pay for the infrastructure needed to support community growth has long been a controversial issue in Canada. In this issue of Plan Canada, articles explore the many dimensions of growth and the increasingly complex questions surrounding how Canadian communities finance, govern, and plan for infrastructure and services.
CIP welcomes the opportunity to share its recommendations with the Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the 2026 federal budget.
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) welcomes the launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund. Planning influences where we live, how we move, and our…
By Deborah Morrison, CEO, Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) After seven months of immersing myself in the world of planners, the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI)’s…
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…