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The OAA and MPPs Celebrate Ontario Architecture with Queen's Park Picks
The OAA reveals the 2024 selections for its annual Queen’s Park Picks (QP Picks) program—a collaboration with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) across the province who share a passion for our built environment in all its many forms.
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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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OAA Council Elections
The  Council Elections nomination period closes on October 28. Learn more about what's involved.

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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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Vision, Mandate, and Strategic Plan

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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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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North Bay’s Suswin Village celebrated for architectural excellenc...
Architectural News

North Bay’s Suswin Village  on Cassells St. has been recognized for architectural excellence in the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Queen’s Park Picks program. The OAA, which regulates...

OAA Announces MPPs’ Favourite Housing-Related Architecture at Que...
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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), which regulates architecture in the province, has unveiled this year’s nine Queen’s Park Picks (QPP) projects. This initiative invites...

Wood Design & Building Awards Winning Projects Announced
Architectural News

The Canadian Wood Council has announced the winners of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards, highlighting exceptional achievements in wood design and construction worldwide. The...

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The Essential Spaces: Real (Estate) Solutions for Community Needs, is an interactive exhibit that maps the distribution of owned and leased real estate assets across Peel, Toronto, and York Region in...

A free public lecture on the ideas and designs of Canada’s most globally prominent and influential architect, in celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of his birth. With works like Lethbridge...

Can you confidently manage risk on construction projects?  Today’s construction projects are highly complex and present numerous and challenging risks to all stakeholders. A comprehensive...

Alison Brooks is one of the UK’s most highly awarded and internationally acclaimed architects. A native of Guelph, she studied architecture at the University of Waterloo before moving to the UK in...

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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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