The Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia (LPPANS) regulates professional land use planners in Nova Scotia.
Here’s what you need to know
HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER
The most common route in becoming a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) in Nova Scotia is through pursuing a Planning degree at a Canadian university. There are also options for licensing for those in planning that have related educational backgrounds and prior experience. More details on the application process and requirements are available in the Applicants section of our website.
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WHAT IS PLANNING?
Planning is the process through which governments, businesses and citizens come together to share their communities. Professional planners specialize in this process, helping improve communities in areas such as housing, transportation, heritage, tourism, climate change, culture, and many other areas.
Events and happenings
What's New
Call for Proposals
The LPPANS Conference Committee is now accepting program proposals for our upcoming Conference, RESOLUTION, happening April 28-30, 2027.
The Call for Proposals is open until November 6, 2026. Click here to apply now!
LPPANS membership is not required. We welcome submissions from planners, academics, students, researchers, placemakers, and anyone involved in building community.
Successful applicants will be notified once the Call for Proposals closes