The 2022 Park People Conference

Virtual - Register for Links

Build an abundant future for city parks! September 21-23, 2022, The Park People Conference will bring together park professionals, community park group leaders, non-profit organizations, municipal staff and urban enthusiasts to create an abundant future for city parks. Register Here!

CityTalk: Working for Housing Access – Indigenous Solutions and Leadership

Virtual - Register for Links

Indigenous Peoples in Canada are facing a disproportionate shortage of safe, adequate, and affordable housing compared to non-Indigenous people. In addition to systemic issues — including colonial, racist, and discriminatory policies — the COVID pandemic exacerbated housing concerns, especially for people experiencing core housing need and homelessness. We invite you to join this discussion about the critical issues […]

Livable Cities Forum

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for the 10th Livable Cities Forum.  This year’s event, hosted by the City of Victoria in partnership with ICLEI Canada and the Canadian Urban Institute, will focus on equity and climate action. You won’t want to miss this boutique national event widely known for its high-caliber practical sessions and diverse speakers on climate change […]

CityTalk: Why Would Anyone Run for Municipal Office?

Zoom (Registration Required)

This fall, almost 60% of Canadian voters, spanning four provinces and one territory, will head to the polls for municipal elections. Although municipalities bear responsibility for services that directly impact residents — like water systems, libraries, parks, roadways, and policing — municipal elections attract far less public interest than federal and provincial ones. Further, the […]

Kitchener’s Downtown Pop-Up Park!

Carl Zehr Square 200 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Join us on King Street right outside Kitchener City Hall from October 14-16! We have heard what you want from parks spaces in the City of Kitchener and are testing those ideas out in front of Carl Zehr Square. During the pop-up, we will also collect stories about what parks mean to you. This will […]

2030 in Focus: Getting the Next Decade Right on Net-Zero

Ottawa's National Arts Centre 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Net-Zero Advisory Body and the Canadian Climate Institute will host “2030 in Focus: Getting the Next Decade Right on Net-Zero” on October 18, 2022. Discussions will focus on the progress toward net zero, from a national and an international perspective. The conference will occur, in person, at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre and will also […]