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2024 Council Elections
Council Elections: Nominees Announced!
Nominations to fill the upcoming vacancies on the OAA’s governing Council for the 2025–2027 have been received. See the candidates here. We invite you to ask a question to the candidates using the following online form prior to the beginning of the voting period (Nov. 11).

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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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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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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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OAA announces nine Queen’s Park Picks for Housing Excellence
Architectural News

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the nine winning projects for its annual Queen’s Park Picks (QPP) program. The initiative, now in its ninth year, invites Members of...

Nuit Blanche Call for Proposals
Architectural News

Project proposals are now being accepted for Nuit Blanche 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend an online Accessibility for Public Art Workshop (opens in new window) on November 4. The...

RAIC Call for Submissions: Advocate for Architecture Award
Architectural News

This award celebrates an individual, or collective of individuals, who has acted as a public champion for the advancement of Canadian architecture through their advocacy, patronage, and/or other...

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Once regarded as a universal æther impregnated with myth and imbued with astrological significance, the sky now bears the burden of heat-trapping gasses and erratic weather. These atmospheric...

Once regarded as a universal æther impregnated with myth and imbued with astrological significance, the sky now bears the burden of heat-trapping gasses and erratic weather. These atmospheric...

As the Greater Toronto Area faces unprecedented challenges in reconciling public policy with economic realities, the future of employment lands is at a critical crossroads. While traditional office...

11 Tile of Spain exhibitors complement a discussion on the use of ceramic tiles in architecture and interior design, featuring Odami’s Aránzazu González Bernardo and Office OU’s Nicolas Koff. From...

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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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