Ontario Professional Planners Institute

06/12/2026

Exciting news for the future of planning in Ontario!

The Ontario government is investing over $2.8 million to launch a new Bachelor of Community Planning program at Nipissing University, announced by Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

This new program will help train more community planners, with a unique focus on small and mid-sized communities, Northern Ontario, and Indigenous communities. The strategic investment will prepare students for successful careers and good-paying, in-demand jobs that are needed to drive prosperity in communities across the province.

OPPI is proud to work closely with the six other universities across Ontario that offer accredited planning programs (Toronto Metropolitan University, Queen's University, University of Guelph, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, and York University). We are committed to supporting planning students and connecting them with the profession through opportunities to:

- Build Professional Network
- Launch Planning Career with Confidence
- Stay Ahead of the Profession
- Invest in Their Future
- Access Tools to Help Them Stand Out
- Start Journey to RPP Early

We look forward to welcoming Nipissing University students into Ontario's planning community and supporting their success as future planning leaders.

Join us in celebrating this important milestone for the planning profession and Northern Ontario!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/6vqt50ZbkJz

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 OPPI Conference!

Join us from September 16 to 18 at Blue Mountain Resort for three days filled with learning, networking, excursions, inspiring keynote sessions, and meaningful connections with colleagues from the planning profession.

This year's theme, "Learning from Our Past, Planning for the Future," will guide important conversations about the challenges and opportunities shaping our communities today and in the years to come.

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas with peers, or gain fresh perspectives from industry leaders, this conference offers valuable opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Don't miss the chance to connect, learn, and help shape the future of planning. Register today to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/c6IF50ZaGrZ

Additional registration options, including conference add-ons and student registration, will be available soon. Organizations interested in supporting the conference are encouraged to contact us about sponsorship opportunities while availability remains.

06/12/2026

Join OPPI for an interactive, hands-on workshop focused on practical, tactical AI workflows that can help planners cut through administrative bottlenecks. Learn how to automate initial policy research and analysis, summarize complex public consultations, and rapidly draft zoning amendment rationales, all while applying effective quality control measures. Now available in a HYBRID format! To register virtually, contact [email protected]. Spaces are limited. Register now: https://ow.ly/O2l350Zb9Fr.

06/08/2026

⏰ PlanON Awards submissions are due TODAY by 11:59 p.m. EST

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to wrap up your entry, review your materials, and hit submit before the deadline closes. Don’t miss your last chance to be part of this year’s celebration of excellence across all categories.

Celebrating Projects
✨ PlanON 2026 Vision Award
✨ PlanON Public Education Award
✨ PlanON Innovative Research Award

Celebrating People
✨ PlanON Emerging Leadership Award
✨ PlanON RPP Leadership Award
✨ PlanON Volunteer Service Award

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Blue Mountain Resort on September 17, 2026 🎉!

Act Now — submit your entries by today, June 8 📅

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/Bmp750Z8fbC

06/07/2026

TOMORROW is your last chance to submit! From innovative ideas to outstanding leadership and volunteer contributions, there must be a place for you across all categories in our PlanON Awards.

Celebrating Projects
✨ PlanON 2026 Vision Award
✨ PlanON Public Education Award
✨ PlanON Innovative Research Award

Celebrating People
✨ PlanON Emerging Leadership Award
✨ PlanON RPP Leadership Award
✨ PlanON Volunteer Service Award

If you know work or people making a real impact in planning, don’t miss the opportunity to recognize excellence across Ontario’s planning community.

Don’t wait — submit your entries by Tomorrow, June 8 📅

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/7k2a50Z8f6i

06/05/2026

Join OPPI's Western Lake Ontario District for a FREE networking event! Connect with fellow members, share ideas for the future of the district, and learn more about opportunities to give back to the profession. Register now: https://ow.ly/Zjfc50Z5N7L

06/05/2026

⏳ Final Countdown: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT!

Apart from the PlanON Vision Award, we also have two awards that honour the people and projects that quietly—but powerfully—make a real difference across Ontario’s planning communities.

📚 PlanON Public Education Award
Recognizing professional planners who have made meaningful contributions to advancing public education within or outside the planning profession in Ontario.

🔬 PlanON Innovative Research Award
Celebrating innovative academic researchers whose scholarly activities positively impact the future of the planning profession in Ontario.

Let’s take a moment to recognize their impact.

Don’t wait — submit your entries by Monday, June 8 📅

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/MWq750Z6Sti