Don’t want to miss out on the best value for conference tickets? No worries! We are excited to announce that the early bird registration deadline is extended until April 26, 2025. Register with our early bird rates to stretch your professional development budget for this year! 

Also, our hotel room block is quickly filling up, so register early to reserve your room at the best price. The booking link will be provided with your registration confirmation. 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) acknowledges the Government of Canada’s efforts to address the housing crisis through the Housing Design Catalogue initiative, administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). We recognize the urgency of delivering housing quickly and efficiently; however, the RAIC strongly advocates for architectural excellence, design adaptability, and environmental and social sustainability as essential components of any national housing strategy. 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on Canada’s architectural sector, construction industry, and broader economy.

As the national voice for architecture in Canada, the RAIC remains committed to advocating for policies that support architectural practice, promote fair trade, and protect the integrity of Canada’s built environment. The imposition of tariffs on materials, goods, and services related to construction and architecture could have significant economic and operational consequences, affecting project costs, supply chains, and market stability.

Discover a range of exciting career opportunities from top employers. Whether you're seeking your first job or a career change, the RAIC Job Board has something for everyone.  

• Participation in Banff National Park 200-Block Architectural Conceptual Design Competition Jury - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
• Real Estate Development Manager - Broadstreet Properties Ltd
• Administrative Assistant - RMA+SH Architects
• BIM Technologist - GetReal Architectural Services
• Consultant.e interne en architecture - Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM)

Join us for our second session in “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.” Gain insight on how to advocate for your value and set yourself up for long-term professional success. 

The session will take place online on March 25 at 12 pm ET, where we will explore:  

• Effective salary negotiation strategies
   
• Recognizing your professional worth 
  
  
• Positioning yourself for career advancement. 

This session is FREE for RAIC members. Not a member? Join now to access this and more career-boosting opportunities. 

Looking to learn more about the Digital Contracts platform? Join us for a quick demo on April 1, 2025 at 11:00 am ET!  

• Explore how it streamlines the sourcing, execution, and management of professional architectural service agreements.  

• Examine the contents of RAIC Document 6 and Document 9 in depth 
  
  
• Stay on after the demo to ask questions 

The RAIC is gearing up for the 2026 Conference on Architecture, happening May 5-9, 2026 in Vancouver, and we need your expertise. We’re assembling a Local Advisory Group to help plan exciting architectural tours, social events, a studio crawl, and more. Apply to join by May 31, 2025.

Questions? Contact conference@raic.org. 

The Canadian architecture and design industry has changed a lot over the last 5 years, evolving to focus more on diversity, inclusion, and succession planning. Hiring in the industry has changed too – and has gotten more competitive. That is why the RAIC is collaborating with the DMC Recruitment Group to produce the Architecture and Design Salary Report. Help us build a complete picture of current remuneration trends by participating in the survey.

Survey closes April 11, 2025, and the report will be released in Spring/Summer of 2025. All participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the 2025 RAIC Conference on Architecture tickets!

Have you registered for our latest online courses yet?

HR Essentials for Architects - LAST CHANCE! Starts March 26

Gain the tools to streamline your HR practices and enhance workplace culture. Whether you're refining recruitment strategies or navigating employment standards, this course offers tailored insights for architectural professionals.

REGISTER NOW

Financial Management for Architects - Starts April 7

Learn the financial skills every architect needs to build a thriving practice. Whether you’re managing project budgets or navigating complex financial strategies, this course equips you with the tools to succeed.

REGISTER NOW

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 this - tremendously impactful to build a network for dialogue."
  
  
• "Extremely helpful workshop with great deal of knowledge sharing from industry experts."

Register today for upcoming workshops in Halifax or Montréal.   

Halifax:

• Date: May 22, 2025 

• Location: Halifax Convention Center 

Montréal: 

• Date: May 31, 2025 

• Location: Hotel Bonaventure 

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. 

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