Events

Live video recordings of online discussions

Podcasts

In-depth, long-form topical conversations

Urban Innovation

Our cities are changing. Let’s talk.

With online events and podcasts, CityTalk Canada explores what’s working, what’s not and what’s next for Canada’s cities.

A virtual town square.

Since March 2020, City Talk Canada has brought together more than 400 policymakers, community leaders, and practitioners to lay the foundation for collaborative learning and problem-solving across urban Canada.

About CityTalk

Register for Nov 20 CityTalk

What’s the Big Deal? Why Infrastructure Matters for the Future of Canada

Wednesday, Nov 20 @ 12 p.m. ET

Join us for this weeks CityTalk hosted by CUI in collaboration with the School of Cities at the University of Toronto focused on Canada’s infrastructure deficit. A topical primer leading us into CUI’s upcoming State of Canada’s Cities Summit, infrastructure investment is critical for thriving communities and a prosperous future for all Canadians. Together, we need to continue to build a common path for the future of our cities, communities and the country.

Join this weeks panel of experts to learn what the challenges are and what we can do about it!

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Register for Nov 28 CityTalk

Where’s the Money? Addressing Canada’s Housing and Infrastructure Crisis

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 12 p.m. ET

The infrastructure deficit, resulting from decades of declining provincial and federal investment despite rapid population growth, has multiple and spiraling impacts on its cities and communities. The inadequate transportation infrastructure lengthens commutes, pollutes the air, exacerbates inequities in accessibility, and slows response to climate disasters. The lack of new affordable housing supply built by the public and not-for-profit sectors has driven the rapid rise of homelessness and worsened the housing affordability crisis. The lack of this critical urban infrastructure – from roads and water systems to transit, parks, and public housing – weakens Canada’s global competitiveness.

Join us to talk solutions with leading experts in this State of Canada’s Cities Summit pre-event CityTalk session including: Adrian Rocca, Fitzrovia; Ana Bailao, Dream Corp; Stephen Diamond, Diamond Corp; Jennifer Hutcheon, Van City Community Investment Bank.

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Recent Events

Recorded live, our online discussions bring together citymakers of all stripes to address hot-button topics and emerging community issues. Hosted by CUI president Mary Rowe.

Recent podcasts

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

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.

About CUI