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NOW Lecture
Join Us in Person for an Evening of Innovation and Networking

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 28—the long-awaited return of the OAA’s NOW Lecture event! Register to join us at the OAA Headquarters in Toronto from 6 to 9 pm for an evening dedicated to discussing architecture.


2024 Council Elections
Council Elections: Voting Closes on Nov. 25
All eligible voters (i.e. Ontario Architects) for the OAA Council elections should now have their ballots. Ensure your voice is heard—cast your ballot by November 25! You can read about the candidates on the OAA Website.
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SHIFT2025 - Call for Entries
The SHIFT2025 Challenge - Reshaping Communities asks the profession to explore how we can develop sustainable solutions that address the challenges posed by climate change and social shifts. The Online Submission Site is now open for entries! Submit by January 17, 2025.
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Licensing Changes
Recently introduced amendments to the province’s fair registration practices legislation mean new rules that affect the path to becoming licensed as an architect in Ontario.
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Updates on Legislation Related to Limited Licences
Learn more about critical information related to the Court Order that affects those who were enrolled in the OAA Technology Program or a Licensed Technologist OAA, as well as updates on legislative changes that would allow limited licences.

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OAA ConEd Webinar Series

The OAA's Continuing Education Webinar series is live and offered weekly— sessions run on most Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm with closed-captioning.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

This portal provides key links and references to the OAA’s equity, diversity, and inclusion work and includes relevant news, events, and reports.

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Climate Action

The climate change emergency's far reaching effects have positioned it as one of the defining global challenges today. Find tools, resources, and more related to climate action in the architecture profession.

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Contracts for Professional Services

The OAA offers access to a suite of free, downloadable standardized contracts to make it easier for architectural professionals and their clients or consultants to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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About the OAA

Learn more about the Ontario Association of Architects’ vision, mission, Strategic plan and priorities to better understand its goals and approaches.

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Hiring the Right Professional

Are you looking to work with an Architect? Find a Certificate of Practice holder that can offer architectural services to the public in Ontario.

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Eleven Inspiring Reflections from Azure’s Human/Nature Conference
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In late October, the Azure Human/Nature conference celebrated its inaugural edition in downtown Toronto. Hosted at the waterfront campus of George Brown College, more than 250 attendees and speakers...

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The new Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Commercial Building, designed by Moriyama Teshima Architects has officially opened, overlooking the...

CSLA Launches ConEd Program on Climate Change Adaptation
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The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of landscape architecture, has announced a new continuing education program on climate...

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Where the Wild Things Are chronicles the journey of a small architecture studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The work of its two studios in Halifax and Toronto has garnered national and...

Join PasiveHouse Canada for Passive House Pulse in Toronto, where experts and industry leaders will explore the aids and obstacles that stand in the way of widespread adoption of high-performance...

Is preserving architectural heritage a hindrance to urban development? Or is the conservation of our built past an essential component of successful cities’ economic and environmental...

Experience a 90-minute immersive tour through a historic house, unchanged since the 1870s with original hardwood floors and Persian carpets. In the lower galleries, discover the architectural...

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar for a wide array of online and in-person events. Also submit an event using our new online form.

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BLOAAG

Check out the OAA BLOAAg, an inclusive space for member engagement and OAA features.

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OAA Contract Suite

Did you know the OAA offers free contracts for its members and the general public? These downloadable standardized contracts make it easier for all to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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