CIP Applauds the Federal Government’s Launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund
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…
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Move at the Speed of Trust: What Planners Need to Know from the State of Canada’s Cities Summit
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…
CIP on Parliament Hill: Advancing Planning Priorities
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…
The Canadian Institute of Planners Welcomes Federal Government’s Announcement to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
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…
Housing is Where Jobs Sleep at Night: Response to the Build Canada Homes Market Sounding Guide
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…
Federal Budget 2025: Building One Canadian Economy That Strengthens Our Communities
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.