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OAA’s Regulatory Notices (RN) inform members and the public of the expected professional obligations of OAA members within specific circumstances. They are distinct from other OAA resources like...

Endorsed by OAA Council in January 2025, the refreshed Practice Tips PT.23.6 and PT.23.7 provide suggested amendments to CCDC 14-2013 and CCDC 15-2013 for use in design-build projects. The launch...

Regulatory Notices (RNs) inform members and the public of the expected professional obligations of OAA members within specific circumstances. They are distinct from other OAA resources like Practice...

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) – responsible for the development of Canada’s National Model Codes – is inviting applications for the position of Chair of the Advisory...

The City of Burlington Urban Design Advisory Panel is looking for two professional architects to volunteer for its next two-year term starting in May 2024. The mandate of the Burlington Urban Design...

The OAA celebrated World Architecture Day with its reveal of its annual Queen’s Park Picks (QP Picks) program—a collaboration with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). A special online exhibition...

Volunteers play a vital role in the work of the OAA, with a diversity of perspectives, expertise, skills, and knowledge critical to the decision-making process. The OAA is currently welcoming...

In late June 2023, Colm Murphy retired from the OAA after six years of service, having joined the OAA’s Practice Advisory Services (PAS) team in April 2017.   Colm graduated in 1972 from Dublin...

The OAA is pleased to announce it has renewed access to critical CSA standards for Ontario’s practices and licensed members through the CSA OnDemand program. The renewal takes effect Thursday, June 1...

Periodic review of key practice information is essential. The OAA Self-Study Learning Series, specifically designed as a review and refresh opportunity, comprises foundational practice material also...