Events

Live video recordings of online discussions

Podcasts

In-depth, long-form topical conversations

PODCASTS & WEBINARS

CityTalk Canada

Our cities are changing – let’s talk.

Whether you’re a policy expert or an engaged citizen, CityTalk helps you make sense of the complex issues shaping our communities, and engage more boldly in civic life. Join host Mary W. Rowe as she sits down with experts on urban issues to uncover what really works — and what holds us back.

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Unlocking Capital & Accelerating Housing: Hear from those leading the way

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Join CityTalk for a conversation with the CEOs from Build Canada Homes and the Canada Infrastructure Bank on how to get more built, faster.

Ana Bailão, CEO of Build Canada Homes and Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank will share their thoughts on how to leverage strategic financing and other tools to develop much-needed housing and housing-enabling infrastructure. This session will situate housing within the broader economic and infrastructure agenda, examining what it will take to align public investment, institutional capital, and industry capacity.

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CityLive Webinars

To join the conversation.

Recorded live, our online discussions bring together citymakers of all stripes to address hot-button topics and emerging community issues. Watch back any webinar recording.

Policy shifts, funding challenges, emerging ideas — our live conversations tackle what’s changing and what’s next.

Check out our YouTube playlist with 200+ expert panels. Click the playlist button in the top right-hand corner to see more videos.

CityTalk Podcasts

For wherever you are.

Leading citymakers and other experts join Mary Rowe for conversations that take a deeper dive into the issues and challenges facing urban communities. Listen or watch today.

Big topics and real talk with experts from all walks of life — dive in and find your episode.

Check out our YouTube playlist with all podcast episodes in one place. Click the playlist button in the top right-hand corner to see more videos.

Where citymakers meet

Canadian Urban Institute

CityTalk Canada is produced by CUI – Canada’s Urban Institute. We are the national platform for Canadian city building – where policymakers, civic and business leaders, community activists and academics can learn, share and collaborate with one another.

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