September 17, 2025
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RAIC Community Survey – Deadline Extended to September 29 

We've extended the RAIC Community Survey deadline so more members can participate. 

Take just 5 minutes to complete the survey and be entered to win incredible prizes including: 

  • One of two NBS Chorus platform subscriptions (valued at $2000 each, sponsored by Huxebo)
  • An All-Access 2026 RAIC Conference pass
  • One of five day passes
  • One of five $100 gift cards. 

Your feedback directly shapes the programs, services, and initiatives RAIC develops to support you. Whether you're a student, emerging professional, or seasoned architect, your voice matters.

Take the survey
 
Final Call: Submit a Proposal for the RAIC 2026 Conference on Architecture

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. 

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Call for Volunteers – RAIC Working Groups  

The RAIC is seeking member volunteers to join the following working groups:  

  1. Professional Practice Working Group  
  2. Continuing Education Advisory Committee
  3. Climate Action Plan Working Groups 
  4. Fees and Procurement Working Group  
  5. Long Term Care Design Working Group 
  6. Promoting Equity and Justice Working Group   
  7. Committee on Regenerative Environments 
  8. Awards Advisory Committee 
  9. CHOP BIM Working Group 

Terms will run for two to three years starting January 1, 2026. Volunteers commit to attend up to 12 meetings per year. Deadline to apply: September 26, 2025.  

Learn more and apply
 
Architects can join the RAIC for only $100 – Limited time offer!

Join the RAIC today!  

The RAIC provides the high-quality resources you need while offering a wide range of opportunities from networking and volunteering to education, practice support, and advocacy. The RAIC’s purpose is to build a better world for all by empowering a strong culture of design excellence in Canada. 

If you are a registered/licensed architect and have never been a member of the RAIC, you can join for just $100. Memberships are active for the remainder of 2025 (to December 31, 2025). 

Join now

This offer expires on October 15, 2025. 

Questions? Contact our membership department at 613-241-3600 ext. 2000 or membership@raic.org. 

 
 
RAIC Honours and Awards: 2026 Calls for Submissions

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 RAIC Annual Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate creativity, innovation, and excellence in Canadian architecture, recognizing work that transforms our built environment and demonstrates architecture's positive impact on our lives. 

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The RAIC, jointly with the Canada Council for Arts, is thrilled to announce that we’re officially accepting submissions for the 2026 Governor General’s Medals on Architecture. Your submission is an opportunity to showcase outstanding design in a recently built project in Canada or anywhere in the world.  We invite you to advance the architectural discipline while inspiring Canadians to recognize architecture's profound cultural impact on our communities.

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Coming Soon! RAIC Architecture for Young Readers Collection at Edmonton Public Library 

Mark your calendars to attend the official launch celebration of the latest RAIC Architecture for Young Readers book collection on October 5 at Stanley A. Milner Library (10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) in Edmonton, AB. The family-friendly event includes storytime, building challenges, and a 3D printing tiny house workshop. 

This initiative continues RAIC's mission to make architecture accessible to children, fostering critical thinking through inclusive design education. Details to be shared soon! 

 
Getting Started – Managing Projects for Emerging Professionals 

Join us for our next session in “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.” This one-hour event will focus on project management in architecture, unpacking essential tools, strategies, and best practices to successfully guide projects from concept to completion. 

The session will take place online on September 23 at 12 pm ET, where we will explore: 

  • How to balance design intent with budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations 
  • Mastering risk management and contract administration 
  • Real-world case studies to illustrate how strong project leadership delivers both client satisfaction and design excellence 

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

Register
 
 
Project Management for Architects | Hybrid

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.   

- Fall 2025 Term – Sept. 25-Oct. 30 (online), Nov. 7-9 (in-person workshop in Toronto), OR 
- Winter 2026 Term – Jan. 22- Feb. 26 (online), March 6-8 (in-person workshop in Calgary) 

Register
 
Exclusive Benefits for RAIC Members with The Personal

Through the RAIC’s long-standing partnership with The Personal—one of Canada’s leading group insurance providers—members can access exclusive savings and tailored coverage. Enjoy preferred group rates on home and auto insurance, personalized options to fit your needs, expert advice from licensed insurance advisors, and 24/7 emergency claim support. 

Watch the NEW webinar where The Personal introduces its mobile app.

 
New Job Opportunities on the RAIC Job Board 

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. 

  • JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER - DMC RECRUITMENT GROUP 
  • Master Lecturer Position - Laurentian University 
  • Architecte en expertise - Technorm inc.
  • Architect - MCM Architects Inc 
  • Communications Specialist - 5468796 Architecture 
 
 
AFFILIATE NEWS
 
Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies has partnered with Royal Architectural Institute of Canada to provide members with exclusive benefits and tailored solutions to support their business needs. Members enjoy exclusive pricing on innovative Dell products designed to keep operations running efficiently, including an additional 5% off select technology. You'll also have access to Dell Tech Advisors—dedicated experts who take the time to understand your business and provide personalized IT guidance. To be connected with an Advisor, reach out to your Program Manager, Fred Donkor, at Fred.Donkor@dell.com, or call 437-317-0269. Dell also offers end-to-end technology solutions that enhance productivity and strengthen security, allowing you to focus on innovation. As a member, you’re also eligible for a free onsite or virtual IT consultation with an expert who can assess your current tech infrastructure and recommend improvements.

How to shop online:

1. Visit https://www.dell.com/en-ca/lp/dell-business-partnerships-program

2. Click Get Coupon

3. Enter your email and passcode (available in My Member Savings & Benefits page)

4. Receive a coupon by email and apply in your cart 

If you prefer to work with a Tech Advisor, you can get in contact with your Dell Business Partnerships Program Manager, Fred Donkor, with any questions.

 
Canada Light Expo

Canada Light Expo is the premier platform showcasing innovations in lighting, design, and smart solutions. Bringing global brands, cutting-edge technologies, and future trends under one roof, it connects professionals, architects, designers, and industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration and business opportunities while driving Canada’s lighting and design industry toward a sustainable future.

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UIA Golden Cubes Awards
 
The UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme announces the 6th edition of the UIA Golden Cubes Awards, recognising initiatives that help children and young people (from kindergarten to 18 years old) understand architecture and the forces shaping the built environment. As an RAIC member, you are eligible to submit.
 
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14th Cycle of the Dubai International Award for Best Practices
 
RAIC members are invited to participate in the 14th Cycle of the Dubai International Award for Best Practices, with a total prize of USD 1 Million, to be presented at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai.
The Award recognizes innovative projects in sustainable urban development and architecture that improve quality of life.
 
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Volunteer Opportunity - International Union of Architects
 
The International Union of Architects (UIA) will establish a new Work Program on Sustainable Tourism.
 
The UIA Sustainable Tourism Work Program aims to convene architects, planners, and policymakers to explore how architecture and planning should lead the shift towards tourism that heals rather than harms, grounded in accountability, creativity, and ecological intelligence.
 
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