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SHIFT2025 - Deadline Extended
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. See the following link to go to the Online Submission Site. The SHIFT 2025  Awards jury has been announced.  The deadline has been extended until Monday, January 20, 2025 at  9:00 AM.
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Limited Licences
The necessary amendments to Regulation 27 under the Architects Act have been filed by the provincial government, allowing eligible individuals to apply to become members of the OAA as Licensed Technologists after January 1, 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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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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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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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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Policymakers in Canada have dedicated immense time and energy trying to untangle the root causes that make home ownership cost prohibitive for many aspiring first-time buyers. Government officials...

15 Projects that Will Shape Architecture in 2025
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AZURE Magazine’s editorial team has released its 2025 list of anticipated architecture projects, which looks to celebrate designs that shape global discourse and enrich communities. Among the featured...

Canada Needs to Invest in Older Rental Housing, Not Just Build Ne...
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Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several factors, including Canada’s population growth, ongoing inflation, constraints...

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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...

Comprising both elected architects and Lieutenant Governor-appointed representatives of the public, the governing Council of the OAA meets regularly, with Executive, Committee Chairs, and Association...

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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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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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BLOAAG

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

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