The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and Canada Council for the Arts have announced the call for submissions for the 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture.

The objective of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture is to recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects of all sizes and typologies, from residential to major institutional projects.

The competition continues a tradition initiated by the Massey Medals in 1950, providing an important source of understanding of the nature of Canadian architecture and the regional, cultural, and historic forces expressed in the built environment. Outstanding design considers exemplary approaches to sustainability, and the support and advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The 2026 medals will reflect how architects are advancing the architectural discipline while inspiring Canadians to recognize architecture’s cultural impact on our communities.