Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Defence
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Relations
- International Trade
Subject Matter Details
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
- Application to Human Resources Skills Development Canada regarding the integration of Foreign trained or International Architecture Graduates
- Communications to Human Resources Skills Development Canada by email re: grant
- Contribution agreement from Natural Resources Canada to develop a course on Energy Efficent HVAC systems and Natural Ventilation
- Contribution from the Canada Council for the Arts to assist in a publication featuring the Governor General's Medals in Architecture
- 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
Policies or Program
- Policies related to excellence in architecture and urban design -- The RAIC advocates that all levels of government and in particular Infrastructure Canada and Public Works Government Services Canada adopt an architecture policy;
- 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;
- The RAIC also advocates to Public Works Government Services Canada and to Defence Construction Canada 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Council for the Arts
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Environment Canada
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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National Defence (DND)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL)
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Procurement Review Board of Canada (PRB)
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
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.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
JON HOBBS,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
LICENSED ARCHITECTS; INTERN ARCHITECTS; STUDENTS IN A PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM; AFFILIATES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Sector
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2008-12-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Canada Council for the Arts
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$41,200.00
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Yes
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Canada Mortgage and Housing
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$7,500.00
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Yes
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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$35,854.00
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Yes
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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$125,507.00
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Yes
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National Capital Commission
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$59,101.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
330 - 55 MURRAY STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1N 5M3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-241-3600
Fax number:
613-241-5750
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- JON HOBBS,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
No public offices held