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OAA Council Elections 2024: Announcing the Winners
The OAA thanks all those who ran in this year’s elections for the Association’s governing Council, as well as those members who voted. Congratulations to the returning and new Councillors!  View the link below to see the winners.
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SHIFT2025 - Jury Announced
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 open for entries! The SHIFT 2025  Awards jury has now been announced. 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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Reducing Urban Heating and Llifetime GHGs with Concrete Roads
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“By mid-century, two out of every three persons on the planet will be living in urban areas. These growing urban populations face two simultaneous climate challenges; extreme heat events attributed to...

How Our Public Spaces Can Be Safer and More Welcoming for Childre...
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A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her arrest claimed she “willingly and knowingly” endangered...

More Than Human: How Can We Design for All Planetary Life?
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Designers Ariel Sim and Zahra Ebrahim are championing a groundbreaking shift in design philosophy, moving from human-centred approaches to incorporating the more-than-human world as a stakeholder...

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The TSA’s Gingerbread City showcase is an annual exhibit full of delicious structures and edible creations that celebrate architecture with a holiday twist. Want to see some of this year’s delicious...

Buildings in Mississauga are responsible for roughly 50% of greenhouse gas emissions, but we can reduce these emissions through building and site design. The City of Mississauga's Green Development...

The Interior Design Show celebrates and promotes the best in global and Canadian design, from emerging designers to legacy brands. Join IDS January 23 - 26, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention...

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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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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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