The objective of this special JCP issue on CP-P2 in Canada is to present an integrated and systematic overview of what Canadians have done, and where they hope to go with CP-P2 in the coming decade, including how CP-P2 has been, is being, and will be, integrated with sustainable development at the local, regional and national level. This special JCP issue focuses on some of the unique policy, technological, educational and inter-regional aspects and accomplishments of CP-P2 work across Canada.