Ontario Professional Planners Institute

Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford re: One Ontario Proposal to Streamline the Development Application Approval Process

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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We need your leadership and support for the establishment of a Development Approval One Window Data and Information Exchange Standard that will lay the groundwork necessary for streamlining and digitizing the development approvals process.

Key Points: 
  • We need your leadership and support for the establishment of a Development Approval One Window Data and Information Exchange Standard that will lay the groundwork necessary for streamlining and digitizing the development approvals process.
  • After extensive preparation, in March of this year, we submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
  • Research shows that streamlining and integrating the development approval process will result in up to a 70% reduction in approval time to develop projects.
  • One Ontarios proposal will lay the groundwork for a modern solution that will ensure Ontario remains a growing, economically robust, and innovative province.

Ontario’s Planners Gather to Plan for Societal Change in Province’s Communities

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) kicks off its 2020 virtual conference (OPPI20) taking place over four days: September 23 & 30 and October 7 & 14, 2020 discussing emerging topics and societal change in Ontarios communities and how Registered Professional Planners (RPPs) can plan for this change for now and the future.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) kicks off its 2020 virtual conference (OPPI20) taking place over four days: September 23 & 30 and October 7 & 14, 2020 discussing emerging topics and societal change in Ontarios communities and how Registered Professional Planners (RPPs) can plan for this change for now and the future.
  • Jays keynote Facing the Future will historically spatialize this moment of reckoning while calling urban planners to embrace both aspiration and accountability for creating equitable cities.
  • This year has presented an opportunity to redefine the role of planners in Ontario, to remain resilient, and be a vital part of the solution in re-connecting Ontarios communities, says OPPI President Justine Giancola, RPP.
  • Only Full Members are authorized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994, to use the title Registered Professional Planner (or RPP).

OPPI20 Keynote Speaker Lineup Aims to Create Virtual Space and Place

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce its Keynote Speaker lineup for its virtual 2020 Conference (OPPI20: Finding a Place in Evolving Communities) happening over four days: September 23 & 30 and October 7 & 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce its Keynote Speaker lineup for its virtual 2020 Conference (OPPI20: Finding a Place in Evolving Communities) happening over four days: September 23 & 30 and October 7 & 14, 2020.
  • The OPPI20 virtual conference program offers attendees four keynote presentations, 50+ interactive training sessions and workshops relating to the conference themes of demographics and housing.
  • Each day of OPPI20 features a unique keynote session:
    Day 1 (September 23) - Author, John Bousfield Distinguished Visitor in Planning, UofT, Jay Pitter, MES, kicks off Day 1 of OPPI20.
  • She spearheads institutional city-building projects specializing in public space design and policy, forgotten densities, mobility equity, gender-responsive design, inclusive public engagement and healing fraught sites.

OPPI Announces Susan Wiggins as its New Executive Director

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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TORONTO, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce Susan Wiggins as its new Executive Director.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce Susan Wiggins as its new Executive Director.
  • Susan brings a wealth of experience in association management, most recently as Senior Strategic Advisor/COO for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
  • Susan begins her new role with OPPI on June 15, 2020, allowing for a two-week overlap to facilitate a smooth transition between her and outgoing OPPI Executive Director Mary Ann Rangam who departs OPPI on June 30, 2020.
  • Susan has significant experience across the board, is an exceptional motivator and brings out the best in those she works with, says OPPI President Justine Giancola.

OPPI Announces its New President

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce Justine Giancola, RPP as its new President.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is pleased to announce Justine Giancola, RPP as its new President.
  • OPPI is the recognized voice of the Provinces planning profession.
  • Members meet quality practice requirements and are accountable to OPPI and the public to practice ethically and to abide by a Professional Code of Practice.
  • Only Full Members are authorized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994, to use the title Registered Professional Planner (or RPP).

Ontario’s Planners Gather to Plan for Critical Issues that Challenge Province’s Future

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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Kicking off OPPI19: Beyond25 is City of Toronto Chief Planner, Gregg Lintern, RPP, MCIP, on the challenge and opportunity of uneven growth.

Key Points: 
  • Kicking off OPPI19: Beyond25 is City of Toronto Chief Planner, Gregg Lintern, RPP, MCIP, on the challenge and opportunity of uneven growth.
  • Consistently connecting these values to our actions will help us soften the edges of growth right now while keeping planners accountable to future citizens.
  • Ontario was the first jurisdiction in Canada to introduce legislation, the Ontario Professional Planners Act, that protects the RPP designation.
  • Only Full Members are authorized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994, to use the title Registered Professional Planner (or RPP).

Toronto Chief Planner Gregg Lintern Kicks Off First Day of OPPI19: Beyond25

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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To further examine the critical issues at OPPI19: Beyond25, OPPI is pleased to announce additional keynote speakers for each day:

Key Points: 
  • To further examine the critical issues at OPPI19: Beyond25, OPPI is pleased to announce additional keynote speakers for each day:
    Day 1 (October 1) - City of Toronto Chief Planner, Gregg Lintern, RPP, MCIP, speaks on The Challenge and Opportunity of Uneven Growth.
  • Day 2 (October 2) - Writer, producer and digital journalist, Ramona Pringle, speaks on the topic of Surviving and Thriving in an Era of Disruption .
  • Please visit OPPIs website for more information on our Day 1 , Day 2 and Day 3 programming and complete list of speakers .
  • Only Full Members are authorized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994, to use the title Registered Professional Planner (or RPP).