We are excited to bring this year’s Conference on Architecture to Montréal, Quebec, from June 1-4th! With over 50 educational sessions and the return of iconic Conference events, including the Expo on Architecture, walking tours, the architecture studio crawl, the President’s Celebration of Excellence, the RAIC College of Fellows and Syllabus Graduates Convocation & Reception ceremony, and the After / Parti.  You will not want to miss this extraordinary professional development opportunity and chance to unite with the architectural community of Canada.  

From building your foundation to shaping a lasting legacy, the RAIC is there to help at every stage of your career in architecture. At each milestone, your RAIC membership offers exclusive resources, guidance, and connection to a community of practice that supports and celebrates your success. 

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. 

Looking to take your architectural practice to greater heights in 2025? Good news! We’re bringing you two new courses next Spring: HR Essentials for Architects and Financial Management for Architects.  

Led by certified industry experts, these courses will give you actionable insights and tools tailored to the architectural profession. Earn structured learning hours while enhancing your operational acumen.  

We're not just skimming the top here – we're diving deep! Each course spans multiple weeks, and features live, interactive sessions and practical assignments. Choose between multiple intakes a year to suit your schedule.

Register today and secure your spot before they run out! 

Are you a student or emerging practitioner focused on making your mark in the architecture world? Apply for the RAIC Foundation’s 2025 Scholarships and Bursaries and receive recognition and monetary support for your outstanding work. The 2025 portfolio features new and expanded opportunities!

Fellows are invited to nominate their peers for the position of Registrar of the RAIC College. 

The term of Liza Medek, FRAIC, of Ottawa, who is the current Registrar, ends June 3, 2025; she has confirmed that she will be standing for re-election.  

The Registrar is responsible for recording all actions taken at the Convocation and meetings of the National Committee. The Registrar will serve a three-year term, which begins at the RAIC College Annual Business Meeting in June 2025. 

The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2025. 

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. 

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 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 7th Annual Canadian Concrete Expo returns to The International Centre delivering a unique experience for attendees as it brings together the concrete, construction and aggregates industries all in one show!

CCE is the ideal environment to source new suppliers, reconnect with industry contacts, get hands on with the latest equipment, and take advantage of exclusive show offers. Give your career a boost by maintaining and developing your knowledge of Canada’s diverse and changing concrete construction industry.

Conference Sessions, Equipment Demos and Stage Presentations allow attendees the chance to experience the latest tech, equipment, and industry advances. While the vast exhibition floor is where deals are made, people connect, test the gear, and take advantage of exclusive show offers.

The Interior Design Show celebrates and promotes the best in global and Canadian design, from emerging designers to legacy brands. IDS is not just a fair – it’s a total design experience.

On Thursday 23 and Friday 24 January the Show is open for industry professionals, with a full seminar program, networking opportunities and the biggest industry party on Thursday night where everyone is welcome.

On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January we open our doors to the public and design lovers can enjoy the beautiful exhibition and meet renowned Canadian designers speaking on the main stage through our Keynote program, which is included with show access.

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