As mentioned in the July 2025 edition of the Practice Advisory newsletter, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released electronic versions of the key CCDC 5A, 5B, and 17 for...
At the 2025 Conference on Architecture hosted by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Fees and Procurement Working Group convened a national discussion on one of the profession’s...
To help guide OAA Council in its decision-making on various initiatives and programs, as well as to gain a better sense of changing demographics within the architectural profession, the OAA sought to...
The OAA’s governing Council met in Toronto on Friday, November 28 to discuss a variety of topics, from confirming Committee appointments and Conference programming to approving budgets, a new Practice...
Regulatory Notice RN.13 OAA Practice Continuity was recently published to ensure members understand their obligations under the Architects Act and Regulation 27 when an unexpected event leads to the...
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has officially opened the call for submissions for its 2026 awards program. The biennial initiative celebrates the best in architectural design and career...
Toronto, ON – (November 12, 2025) – The federal and provincial governments have continued to send a strong signal of commitment to investing in and building infrastructure. Turning...
The Grand Valley Society of Architects (GVSA) is seeking input from hiring staff in architectural firms across the province through the GVSA Hiring Practices Survey. The initiative aims to...
The AIA Canada Design Awards are accepting submissions for the 2026 edition until October 31, 2025. The awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence in the work of AIA...
Pro-Demnity Insurance Co. reached out to OAA members earlier this week to share the necessary steps to continue managing professional liability insurance policy payments and documentation without...