The State of Canada’s
Cities Summit
Canada's Leading Urban Event
Each December, the Canadian Urban Institute brings together hundreds of urban professionals, policymakers, business leaders, community advocates, and academics at the State of Canada’s Cities Summit to assess the health of our cities and shape their future.
- Expert panels from leadings urbanists.
- Intimate discussions of the most pressing issues.
- Showcase of local solutions that work.
- Local tours led by community partners.
- Knowledge exchange at the most interdisciplinary urban even in Canada.
Engage with thought leaders and experts as they delve into the latest trends, policies, and practices transforming cities across Canada.
Discover actionable strategies and success stories from urban projects that are setting benchmarks in city building.
Connect with a diverse network of professionals, decision-makers, and influencers committed to urban excellence.
Participate in panels, workshops, and roundtables designed to foster dialogue and collaboration.
Better Places for a Better Canada: Leveraging the Local
In 2025, Canada faces a critical inflection point, as persistent issues like housing and affordability converge with infrastructure gaps and the need to establish a cohesive national economy. These uncertainties demand not just better management, but an urgent need for transformation.
The third annual State of Canada’s Cities Summit will spotlight what’s working—the local innovations, frameworks, and policies that are already making a difference—and identify opportunities to scale.
This year’s theme, Better Places for a Better Canada: Leveraging the Local, invites urban leaders from across Canada and beyond to explore scalable models that can help build stronger, more resilient communities and contribute to building a stronger national economy alongside other national priorities.
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