Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Organization

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) / Institut royal d'architecture du Canada (IRAC) / Michael Brennan, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) / Institut royal d'architecture du Canada (IRAC)
Responsible Officer Name: Michael Brennan, Chief Executive Officer 
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 1997-02-19
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 948249-584

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 11

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 21 of 34 (2008-02-14 to 2009-01-22)

Version 21 of 34 (2008-02-14 to 2009-01-22) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Organization Information

Organization: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) / Institut royal d'architecture du Canada (IRAC)
330 - 55 MURRAY STREET
OTTAWA, ON  K1N 5M3
Canada
Telephone number: 613-241-3600
Fax number: 613-241-5750  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: JON HOBBS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RAIC  
 
Description of the organization's activities: THE RAIC IS THE VOICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND ITS PRACTICE IN CANADA; IT LOBBIES MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND OTHER FEDERAL OFFICIALS REGARDING ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT;IT DEVELOPS ARCHITECTURAL POLICIES AND POSITION PAPERS; ORGANIZES ANNUAL CONFERENCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES, AWARDS PROGRAMS AND PUBLISHES PRACTICE SUPPORT MATERIALS.
Organization's membership or classes of membership: LICENSED ARCHITECTS; INTERN ARCHITECTS; STUDENTS IN A PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM; AFFILIATES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Sector
 
Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? Yes
End date of the organization's last completed financial year: 2006-12-31
 
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year
Human Resources Services & Development Canada $79,252.00
Canada Council for the Arts $20,000.00
Natural Resouces Canada $60,443.00
Canada Wood Council $15,000.00
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade $26,070.00
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation $3,209.00
National Capital Commission $10,000.00

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Organization

Name: JON HOBBS
Position title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RAIC
Public offices held: No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Environment Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada (INFC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL), Procurement Review Board of Canada (PRB), Public Works and Government Services Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Grass-roots communication, Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Arts and Culture, Defence, Education, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, International Relations, International Trade
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: NEGOTIATING WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (PWGSC) RE: PROCUREMENT Advocating for Sustainable Design and ConstructionRequest assistance for Professional Development for Architects Advocate for Quality Urban Design and Infrastructure
Subject Matter: Prospective: NEGOTIATING WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (PWGSC) RE: PROCUREMENT; PROPOSE MODEL ARCHITECTURE POLICY; DEVELOP COURSES ON SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS; NEGOTIATE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS; DEVELOP URBAN DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM.
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Application to Canada Council for the Arts for funding for a new publication and for a new program to promote Architectural Competitions
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Application to Human Resources Skills Development Canada regarding the integration of Foreign trained or International Architecture Graduates
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Contribution agreement from Natural Resources Canada to develop a course on Daylighting and new energy efficient lighting
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Contribution from the Canada Council for the Arts to assist in a publication featuring the Governor General's Medals in Architecture
Policy or Program Policies related to excellence in architecture and urban design -- The RAIC advocates that all levels of government adopt an architecture policy;
Policy or Program Policies related to sustainability and a sustainable built-environment which includes policies related to energy and policies related to climate change - the RAIC has adopted and promotes to governments at all levels the 2030 Challenge;
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit Program for Export Market Development from Foreign Affairs and International Trade for External trade Shows and Missions, Professional Reciprocity and Mutual Recognition Agreements, international conferences and Promotional materials
Policy or Program The RAIC also advocates for the fair and transparent procurement of consulting services by the federal government using Qualifications-Based Selection or QBS.
Regulation The RAIC is advocating for a rapid preparation and adoption of a stronger, more effective, National Model Energy Code - one that requires at least 50% greater energy efficiency than the current MNEC.




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