Every architect practicing architecture in Canada is required by law to be registered as a member of a provincial and/or territorial regulatory body and to be governed by its rules. These associations are established by provincial or territorial law with the mandate to protect the public and ensure that residents are served by architectural professionals who meet high standards of competence and professional conduct.
To fulfill their public interest mandate, each architectural regulatory body sets the standards for admission to the profession and for member professional conduct in the jurisdiction. This mandate protects the public by ensuring architectural professionals meet high standards of competence and conduct. The associations also investigate complaints and administer disciplinary procedures for members who violate the required standards of conduct.
To learn more about how Canada’s architectural associations serve the public interest, to become a member of the architectural profession, or to make a complaint about a member in your province or territory, please consult the association in your jurisdiction:
Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
Website
info@aibc.ca
Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Website
info@aaa.ab.ca
Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Website
ed@nwtaa.ca
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)
Website
memberservices@saskarchitects.com
Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA)
Website
info@mbarchitects.org
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) 
Website
oaamail@oaa.on.ca
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
Website
info@oaq.com
Architects’ Association of New Brunswick / Association des architectes du Nouveau-Brunswick (AANB)
Website
inquiries@aanb.org
Architects Licensing Board of Newfoundland and Labrador (ALBNL)
Website
albnl@albnl.com
Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA)
Website
info@nsaa.ns.ca
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
Website
director@aapei.com