The RAIC invites proposals for continuing education sessions and architectural tours for the conference taking place in person in Vancouver, BC May 5-8, 2026 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.

The Conference program is designed to promote professional and educational success, and will feature high-quality educational sessions with interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. The program will also feature local architecture tours that provide exclusive insight into Vancouver’s built environment.

The deadline for submissions is September 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT. 

Are you interested in shaping the program for the RAIC 2026 Conference on Architecture? We are seeking volunteers to serve as abstract reviewers between September 23 and October 6, 2025. 

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a national dialogue, support professional excellence, and gain insight into emerging work in the field. Reviewers will evaluate abstracts anonymously through our online platform, requiring a commitment of approximately 3–5 hours. 

To express interest, please email conference@raic.org with the subject line “2026 Abstract Reviewer” and include a brief statement of experience and interest by August 22, 2025. 

How can the RAIC continue serving you? Let us know through the RAIC Community Survey! Results will directly inform the reinvigoration of RAIC's membership model, after thorough validation and reporting. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and will remain open until September 15. Participants will be entered to win one of five $100 gift cards, one of five 2026 RAIC Conference day passes, or a grand prize of one All-Access conference pass.

Join us for a 90-minute moderated panel discussion exploring the evolving role of architecture in long-term care (LTC) and dementia-friendly environments. In this session, experts will address key issues such as redefining institutional care, fostering cultural change, and creating architectural solutions that prioritize person-centered care. Panelists will share their experiences with new models of care, the importance of individualized care plans, and the impact of inclusive design on quality of life for residents. 

DATE: September 3rd, 2025
TIME: 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET
COST: FREE for RAIC members; $39.00 for non-members
LOCATION: Online webinar   

Looking for sustained, high-quality visibility in front of Canada’s architects? Sponsor the RAIC’s CHOP Chat series! With 37 weekly sessions, held online over 10 months, the series explores the Canadian Handbook of Practice bringing handbook authors directly to practitioners through interactive discussions. Hurry and invest in this opportunity – over 200 architects have already registered for this series!   

Financial Management for Architects 

Online - Starts Sept. 15 

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. 

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Human Resource Essentials for Architects 

Online – Starts Sept. 17 

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. 

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Project Management for Architects 

Hybrid – Online portion starts Sept. 25, In-person workshop in Toronto 

Get a solid grounding in contemporary project management practices, tools and techniques. Also, get support to write the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification exam. 

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The latest issue of the RAIC Journal is here! Read key updates and insightful articles from across our community: 

• Architects as Climate Leaders: A Framework for Urgent Action from the RAIC by Mona Lemoine, FRAIC, Joanne Perdue, FRAIC, and Giovanna Boniface 

• Records of Protest: Architecture at the Margins by Graeme Bristol 

• Honouring the Past, Building the Future: The RAIC Truth and Reconciliation Task Force Welcomes New Co-Chairs 

• The International Architectural Roundtable at The Buildings Show 2025: Strategies for Mixed-Use Environments 

Join us for our next session in “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.” This one-hour event will focus on breaking down the basics of insurance for architects in a clear, practical way, with a focus on what emerging professionals need to know now and as they grow in the profession. 

The session will take place online on August 26 at 12 pm ET, where we will explore: 

• What professional liability insurance is and why it is critical for architects. 

• Common risks for emerging architects and how to manage them through insurance 

• How to read insurance clauses in contracts 

• Real-life personal liability insurance claim examples 

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

Nominate your colleagues and peers for Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship at the RAIC. The College of Fellows formally recognizes members and distinguished laypersons who have made outstanding contributions to the profession in design, scholarship, or service to the profession or the community.  

We invite all members of the RAIC to nominate an individual. All nominations must be submitted by October 31, 2025, 10 p.m. ET on the RAIC’s online submission platform.  

Have you checked out our new, free on-demand workshop on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) yet? After a successful run as an in-person workshop, we are introducing it in an on-demand format, developed in partnership with the National Research Council and subject matter experts at Ha/f Climate Design. The self-paced course is designed to help professionals assess the environmental impacts of buildings across their life cycle, supporting more sustainable and climate-conscious decision-making. 

Baldassarra Architects is proud to continue to be a part of this incredible industry. We continue to grow as we provide exceptional service to our clients in the industrial, commercial, retail, and medical sectors.

We are a small group of talented, creative, and hard-working individuals that have made a large impact on the GTA over the past 37 years. Our tight-knit company structure emphasizes strong team collaboration and developing problem-solving skills required for the most demanding architectural endeavours. This dynamic structure allows us to make the best use of our combined expertise and gives us the flexibility to adapt quickly and effectively to new challenges and situations. If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website at www.baldassarra.ca to submit a resume.

We are a growing firm, with a dynamic, challenging, and creative atmosphere. We will continue to do what we feel is most important – provide a service that is second to none, deliver building designs that add architectural value to our communities, and surpass our clients’ expectations.