The RAIC has lent its voice to the 2020 Declaration for Resilience in Canadian Cities. This piece examines the current state of the built environment in Canada and commits to actions and initiatives that will better cities across the country.

Through cooperation and innovation, the signatories of the declaration aim to build a more environmentally sustainable, forward-thinking, and responsible future for Canadian municipalities.

Thank you to everyone who responded to our second survey. Click here for a full infographic breakdown of the findings.

Design-Build Standing Offers for office Fit-ups (EP008-210016/A) tender remains open until June 5, 2020 2:00 pm ET.

All webinars are free to access for members. 

NEW! Coping with COVID-19
Are you struggling to cope with COVID-19? With the rapidly changing environment and the strains caused by the pandemic, join Anxiety Canada’s Registered Clinical Counsellor Mark Antczak to talk about why anxiety is so prevalent in everyone’s life, learn strategies and tools from evidence-based research to reduce our anxiety, and how to use the Mindshift app—developed by Anxiety Canada—to help you and your loved ones in managing our overwhelmed brains. 

NEW! Everyday Mindfulness for Architects
In this session, you will find out what mindfulness is, and how it can help you to manage some of the stresses in your life. You will also be introduced to some of the research supporting mindfulness. The instructor will guide you through some short mindfulness practices that you can use in daily life, including guided meditations, an eating meditation, and mindfulness tools to help manage challenging emotions and thoughts. Presented by Tom Heah, a registered occupational therapist.

NEW! Town Hall Recording
Hosted by President John Brown FRAIC, this forum provided an overview of RAIC activities since social distancing began as well as create a space for members to ask questions, join together for a discussion, and share information on topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information gathered about experiences, challenges, and solutions continue to inform RAIC activities going forward.

Financial Management during COVID-19 The full impact of COVID-19 on the architecture profession is unknown, and no one can say what the future holds. But by planning, responding promptly, making the right immediate decisions, and thinking long-term, you and your firm will be better prepared for whatever comes next. This is the time to protect your financial position and make financial management a priority. Presented by Basima Roshan, CPA, MBA. 

COVID-19: FAQ Practice QuestionsIn response to member practice-related queries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the RAIC has brought together a panel to answer frequently asked questions. Moderated by Past-President, Michael J. Cox, this webinar features panellists Louis-Pierre Grégoire (Partner, Gowling WLG), Craig J. Stehr (Partner, Gowling WLG) and Don Ardiel, MRAIC, Director of Practice Support, RAIC).