This report on the World Urban Forum 3 (WUF3) experience, and the accompanying video presentation, was prepared by the WUF3 Canada Secretariat, with the assistance of the GLOBE Foundation, who served as the organizing body for the event. The report is provided in English and French, Canada's two official languages, and should be reviewed in conjunction with reports on WUF3 issued by UN-HABITAT.

This Canadian perspective on WUF3 was especially prepared for the benefit of the many people around the world who were unable to make it to Vancouver but would like some insight as to what transpired there. It is not a commentary on, or assessment of, the Forum.

While it is not possible to include a complete listing of every event, discussion, and idea that took place and emerged from Vancouver 2006, the multimedia nature of this report/video reflects our intent to offer readers and viewers the opportunity to appreciate more comprehensively the nature, scale, and vitality of the Forum. The combination of text, photos, and video excerpts seeks to capture the spirit and highlights of WUF3. Hyperlinks are included throughout the text to give readers the opportunity to find out more information where available.