In Canada, the provision of architectural services is restricted to licensed members of a provincial or territorial architectural regulatory body. Upon completion of the Internship in Architecture Program or the requirements listed under an alternative pathway to registration, an individual may apply to become registered or ‘licensed’ in their home jurisdiction. Generally, an architect must work for an authorized practice or apply for their own authorized practice. It is necessary to check with your jurisdiction for specific practice requirements. It is also possible to practise in more than one jurisdiction, however it is important to check for any varying requirements in each location.
For more information, please consult the registration and licensing section of your respective jurisdiction’s website:
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
contact@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