Canada is a participant in the
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Architect Project, which assists with the facilitation of registration arrangements for members in good standing in their jurisdiction. Architects in Canada who have seven-years of post-registration experience and who are recognized as Canadian APEC Architects may apply for fast-track registration in Australia or New Zealand under the terms of the Canada/Australia/New Zealand Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA). You can learn more about this on the (ROAC) website by
clicking here.
Apply to become a Canadian APEC Architect by submitting the Application for Assessment and Designation for Architects Registered/Licensed in Canada
via this link.
At this time, this agreement does not extend to other APEC countries. Ontario Architects who do business in Australia or New Zealand, or who wish to relocate to these countries, are encouraged to consider becoming an APEC Architect. It is important to note this designation applies only to individual licensed Architects, not to architectural practices or firms.