Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization dedicated to representing architects and architecture since 1907. The RAIC is the only national voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada focused on providing Canada’s architectural community with the tools, resources, and education to elevate their practice.

The RAIC is committed to showcasing how design enhances quality of life, while advocating for important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s national office is based in Ottawa with a growing federated chapter model. Current chapters and networks are based in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada acknowledges that we live, learn and benefit on the traditional and unceded territories of many Indigenous Nations across what is now known as Canada. We recognize the enduring presence, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples from coast to coast to coast.

As a national organization, we are committed to forging meaningful partnerships, supporting Indigenous-led projects and taking action toward reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.