The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) recently participated in a public consultation process for Environment and Climate Change Canada’s draft 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy…
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…
The Canadian Institute of Planners applauds yesterday’s announcement of “A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature” from the Prime Minister. With an investment of $3.8 billion, Canada’s new nature strategy will protect and restore critical habitats, ensure industrial strategies complement conservation efforts, and mobilize new capital for nature.
Planners, industry partners, and local governments all work at different intersections of emergency management and risk reduction, and improved coordination between these groups can help ensure that resilience measures are practical and effective at the community level.
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…