sentences:  The Institute has over 8,000 members from across Canadian, and serves as a national umbrella for the eleven Provincial and Territorial Institutes and Associations (PTIA).Founded in 1919, its primary aim of the CIP is to be ""the leading and globally respected voice of Canadian professional planning" [and] "to advance and raise the profile of Canadian professional planning, for our members in Canada and abroad, through leadership, advocacy, expertise, and education"".The Institute plays an active role in defining the planning profession and working towards more sustainable communities.