2025 RAIC Advocate for Architecture

Dr. Yosef Wosk occupies a special place within contemporary Canadian architectural culture. As a scholar and ordained Rabbi with advanced degrees in Religion & Literature, Psychology, Education and Theology, an active supporter of public debate and cultural criticism, and a passionate and informed advocate for architecture, landscape architecture, and the city, he has devoted his life to the well-being of Canadian society. His countless contributions to Canadian and international culture have been recognized with numerous awards, but his record of advocacy for architecture sets him apart. It is a history of selfless philanthropy, strategic patronage, and inspired insight in relation to the opportunities enabled by his encouragement and generosity. A humanist with an uncanny ability to intervene at the right time and in the right place, he has dedicated his knowledge and material resources to the improvement of our landscapes and gardens, cities and buildings at every level of the complex process that shapes our environment. Yosef Wosk has served our profession and this country with passion, commitment and distinction, and will continue to do so with undiminished enthusiasm and grace.