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.

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Register for Nov 14 CityTalk

Canada’s Chance: How can we leverage opportunities to create more homes?

Thursday, Nov 14 @ 12 p.m. ET

Across Canada, households everywhere – from large cities to small towns – are grappling with significant housing challenges: Rising costs, unaffordability, limited supply, and a shortage of appropriate units are all contributing to the ongoing housing crisis.
So, how can we find effective solutions? 
Join us on Thursday, November 14th, at 12 p.m. ET for a dynamic panel discussion on how alternative approaches to housing development can expand housing creation. Learn about how CUI’s recent projects have explored this critical issue, with the Making the Case for the Middle: The Potential of Middle Housing Production in Alberta report, and Remaking Main Streets: Scaling Housing Options Through Intensification on Canada’s Main Streets.
Photo: Asael Pena, Unsplash.

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Register for Nov 20 CityTalk

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Thursday, Nov 20 @ 12 p.m. ET

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Register for Nov 28 CityTalk

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Thursday, Nov 28 @ 12 p.m. ET

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Register for Dec 12 CityTalk

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Thursday, Dec 12 @ 12 p.m. ET

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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.

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