The RAIC is working to build a strong architectural community that is valued and empowered to create change. Our next step toward this goal is our new strategic plan for 2025-2027. 

Want to learn more? The RAIC is holding a townhall on Dec. 2, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EST. 

You will hear from President Jonathan Bisson, FIRAC and Immediate Past President Jason Robbins, PP/FRAIC, ask questions, and celebrate this plan, which will launch our efforts for the future in an exciting new direction. Our five key priorities—sustainable membership, meaningful advocacy, a culture of design, communication, and architectural practice—will guide us in building a better future. 

Register today  and learn how we plan to empower our members to build a better profession across Canada. 

Calling all RAIC Members! We invite you to spend a few minutes to complete our Annual Member Satisfaction Survey. This is your chance to let us know how we can serve you better. Plus, you will be entered into a draw to win one of two $100 Visa gift cards. Survey deadline: December 6. Note: This survey is open to RAIC members only. 

Did you know that there are different GST/HST rules for different industry sectors? Are you aware of your GST/HST entitlements and obligations? Would you like to know that you are “doing things right” for GST/HST purposes? Register for this FREE SERIES provided by CRA to get all your questions answered!

The RAIC annual awards are a celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Canadian architecture. The awards highlight work that challenges us and changes our built environment for the better, showing the value of architecture and its positive impact on our lives. If you know of a person, project, or practice that demonstrates these qualities, the RAIC annual awards are an opportunity for them to gain national recognition. 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is excited to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals, Dr. Michael Karassowitsch and Susan Speigel, to the RAIC Advisors to Professional Practice (RAPP). This update broadens the expertise guiding the RAIC’s ongoing initiatives to support architectural practice across Canada.

Since its inception in 2023, RAPP has engaged the knowledge and experience of subject matter experts, including architects, educators, and collaborating professionals, to develop and maintain resources that promote excellence in architectural practice. By providing insights into the evolution and challenges of architecture, the RAPP informs advocacy efforts and enhances practice advisory services offered by the RAIC.

The RAIC is proud to welcome these new advisors and looks forward to the contributions they will make toward strengthening the profession.

The RAIC is proud to once again partner with Parks Canada to bring an important educational offering in our Heritage Conservation Series to the architecture community. We are pleased to offer this new, on-demand course–available in English and French–and to make registration free for everyone.     

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of accessible design in heritage conservation. Learn more and register now to complete the course at your convenience!

The RAIC is pleased to have completed the first leg of the workshop series in Ottawa, Toronto, St. Andrews and Winnipeg. Join hundreds of your colleagues in this day-long training to enhance your skills in sustainable building. Don't take our word for it, here is what participants are saying:  

• "Thank you for facilitating an amazing conference on LCA and its powerful role in the fight against climate change." 

• "This workshop is one of the best I have attended. The hands-on experience is amazing!"  

Register today for upcoming workshops in Calgary, Vancouver, and Regina.   

We have a few complimentary tickets available for the LCA workshops to enable those who are not able to participate for financial or other hardship reasons. Request a sponsored registration. 

Hot off the Press! The November 2024 issue of the RAIC Journal. Articles include: 

• Celebrating Creativity and Community 
• Thinking Differently to Shape the Future 
• RAIC Launches Life Cycle Assessment Training Workshops 
• A Parti for All 
• Vancouver Island Network Connections 

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