The OAA attended the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB’s) first International Regulatory Roundtable last month. Registrar Christie Mills and Deputy Registrar Claire Hepburn joined delegates from Canada, the United States, Europe, Brazil, Japan, India, and other countries for the virtual event.

Mobility of practice beyond geographical boundaries has become vital, and this was an opportunity to have a global discussion on the state of licensure and international reciprocity. The event included conversations on the regulation of architecture in various jurisdictions (including assessment of competencies), support for diversity and equity, and exploration of current mutual recognition agreements and similarities/differences for respective paths to licensure. The roundtable was a success and communications will remain ongoing.

The OAA’s Internationally Trained Professionals page has more information on existing Canadian mutual recognition agreements with the United States and with Australia and New Zealand, as well as a the tri-national agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.