Canadian Urban Leaders 

Canadian Urban Leaders are prominent global influencers who have served in official capacity in government or the public service (municipal, provincial, national and inter-governmental organizations) and managed a portfolio with significant urban focus.

Canadian Urban Leaders have the opportunity to contribute to the School of Cities community in the following ways: 

• Propose and lead programs, events and activities  
• Sit on the School of Cities External Advisory Board
• Contribute to the publications and knowledge products of the School of Cities
• Work, meet, and host on University of Toronto campus 
• Attend events, roundtables, seminars, and symposia organized by the School of Cities 
• Serve as a spokesperson for media and public speaking opportunities 
• Provide mentorship to junior faculty, students, and Early Career Urban Leaders 
• Engage with students, staff, and faculty and receive support for research, capacity-building, outreach, event coordination, and communications

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2025-26 Canadian Urban Leader

Questions? Feel free to contact us at outreach.sofc@utoronto.ca

The work of Visiting Experts is self-directed, and opinions expressed during their time with us do not necessarily reflect the positions of the School of Cities.