Event description
To mark 1000 days since the World Health Organization declared COVID a global
pandemic, the Canadian Urban Institute is convening a day of urgent conversations
about the future of cities.
On December 7, join participants from across the country to reflect on the lessons from
our shared experiences and to brainstorm strategies for a robust recovery.

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Canadian Urban Institute
The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is the national platform that houses the best in
Canadian city building — where policymakers, urban professionals, civic and business
leaders, community activists, and academics can learn, share, and collaborate with one
another from coast to coast to coast.
Through research, engagement, and storytelling, our mission is to ensure Canada
builds vibrant, equitable, livable, and resilient cities.
https://canurb.org

Program highlights
• Ahmed El-Geneidy — Professor, School of Urban Planning, McGill University, Montreal
• Alexandra Cropp — Senior Operations Manager, Mokwateh, Winnipeg
• Alicia John-Baptiste — President and CEO, SPUR, San Francisco
• Amina Yasin — Urban Planner and Co-Chair, Canadian Institute of Planners Social
Equity Committee, Vancouver
• Ana Bailão — Canadian Urban Institute Fellow, Toronto
• Åsa Kachan — Chief Librarian and CEO, Halifax Public Libraries, Halifax
• Benjamin de la Peña — CEO, Shared-Use Mobility Center, Chicago
• Betty Lepps — Director, Urban Relationships, Vancouver Board of Parks and
Recreation, Vancouver
• Bruce Katz — Director, Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, Washington
D.C.
• Carolyn Whitzman — Housing Researcher, University of Ottawa, Ottawa
• Dale McFee — Chief of Police, Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton
• Dan Hill — Director, Melbourne School of Design, Melbourne
• Donnie Rosa — General Manager, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation,
Vancouver
• Dorian Moore — Vice President, Archive Design Studio, Windsor
• Graham Singh — CEO, Trinity Centres Foundation, Montreal
• Howaida Hassan — Director, City of Edmonton, Edmonton
• Janine Theobald — Director of Collaborative Engagement, Greater Victoria Coalition to
End Homelessness, Victoria
• Jean-Noé Landry — Canadian Urban Institute Fellow, Montreal
• Jen Angel — CEO, Evergreen, Toronto
• Jennifer Moore Rattray — Chief Operating Officer, Southern Chiefs’ Organization,
Winnipeg
• Kate Graham — Senior Advisor, Colliers Project Leaders, London
• Lacey Jones — Program Director, QomQem Coastal Connections, Victoria
• Marcy Burchfield — Vice President, Transit Planning, Metrolinx
• Michael Emory — Founder, President, and CEO, Allied Properties REIT, Toronto
• Michel Leblanc — Président et chef de la direction, Chambre de commerce du
Montreal métropolitain, Montreal
• Peter Sloly — Canadian Urban Institute Fellow, Ottawa
• Rachel Phillips — Executive Director, Peers Victoria Resource Society, Victoria
• Rosanne Haggerty — President and CEO, Community Solutions, New York City
• Sarah Murray — Executive Director, North Park Neighbourhood Association, Victoria
• Steve DeRoy — Director, The Firelight Group, Vancouver
• Tim Tompkins — Former President, Times Square Alliance, New York City
• and more names and surprises to be revealed soon!

Social media accounts
Facebook: @canurb
Instagram: @canadianurbaninstitute
Twitter: @CANURB
LinkedIn: Canadian Urban Institute (CUI)

December 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Online event via Zoom