We’re proud to announce that Daniel Dirscherl, MRAIC has won a complimentary submission to the RAIC Honours and Awards program.  

Haven’t Renewed Yet? There’s Still Time! 

Stay connected with RAIC’s rapidly growing community of architectural professionals by renewing your membership for 2026. The earlier you renew, the more prizes you could win in our tiered prize draw! Renew by November 30, 2025 for a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card from The Personal, and automatic entry into all subsequent draws. 

For questions about membership, or to renew by phone, please contact us at membership@raic.org or 1-844-856-RAIC (7242) ext. 2000. 

The RAIC Syllabus National Advisory Committee reports ongoing program enhancements and activities. The program continues to host welcome meetings at the start of each term. These well-attended sessions provide valuable opportunities to connect new students with the Syllabus community. The operational team will continue hosting these sessions twice per year. 

The review and updating of Syllabus policies and procedures is ongoing to ensure continued alignment with program needs and to enhance the student experience. To further strengthen coordination, Athabasca University and the Syllabus administrative office have established quarterly review meetings to maintain consistent alignment and communication. 

Our CHOP CHAT webinar series began last month, but you can still get in on the action! Register today to secure your spot in the rest of the series. The CHOP CHAT Series brings the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) to life through interactive, expert-led discussions designed to deepen your understanding of architectural practice in Canada. 

NOTE: CHOP CHAT webinars are free for RAIC members. 2026 Renewal is open – renew today to maintain uninterrupted access to the series. 

Series sponsored by: 

Ready to advance in your career? The RAIC Job Board is packed with fresh opportunities. Start your job search now and take the next step towards your professional goals. 

• INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECT - DMC RECRUITMENT GROUP 
• Senior Architectural Technologist - Chernoff Thompson Architects North
• Poste de professeur(e) en architecture - Université Laval 
• Site Supervisor - ACDF Architecture
• Design Coordinator - Seymour Pacific Developments 

Join us for our next session in “The Deep Dive: A Roundtable Series for Emerging Professionals.” This one-hour event will focus on overcoming imposter syndrome by sharing research-backed strategies, relatable stories from practice, and simple tools you can use the next day. 

The session will take place online on November 25 at 12 pm ET, where we will explore the following actions: 

• Identify the five common imposter patterns 
• Reframe perfectionism and comparison 
• Replace self-doubt with evidence  
• Speak about your work with confidence 
• Build a team culture that lifts everyone. 

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

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NEW Webinar: Introduction to The Personal (Part 2)

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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. 

Deadline: December 11, 2025

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The RAIC, jointly with the Canada Council for the Arts, is thrilled to announce that we’re officially accepting submissions for the 2026 Governor General’s Medals in 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.

Deadline: January 9, 2026

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Are you a student, graduate, intern or emerging architect focused on making your mark in Canadian architecture? Apply for the RAIC Foundation’s 2026 Scholarships and Bursaries and receive recognition and monetary support for your outstanding work.

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The RAIC is launching a new Culture of Design Working Group and invites expressions of interest from members who wish to contribute their expertise and perspectives. 
 
Purpose 

The Culture of Design Working Group will advance dialogue, knowledge, and action on the role of design in shaping Canada’s built environment. The group will explore how design influences culture, well-being, equity, sustainability, and innovation in architectural practice and society at large. 

Apply by November 28, 2025.