Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Research and Development
- Small Business
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Environment
The RAIC has a Committee on Regenerative Environment and collectively we advocate and lobby for sustainable buildings in Canada and the built environment helping to reduce the carbon footprint as well as contribute to actionable items within the accord
- Health
The RAIC lobbies the government to help architects in the built environment have access to necessary assets to ensure best practise in designing and building within the health care sector. for example: hospitals, long-term care facilities etc
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Education
The RAIC creates educational content to support the Architectural community in all ways related to a better built environment.
- Employment and Training
The RAIC works in collaboration with many stakeholders in ensuring that new graduates in the architectural community have the opportunity to be gainfully employed within their area of practise. The RAIC offers ongoing training and development to help with educational requirements within their field.
- Infrastructure
The RAIC is the leading voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada, demonstrating how design enhances the quality of life, while addressing important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s mission is to promote excellence in the built environment and to advocate for responsible architecture.
- Research and Development
The RAIC supports and endorses R&D with many stakeholders. The RAIC seeks grant funding from government agencies to assist in the continuum of research and development for Architects in Canada.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Aboriginal Affairs
The RAIC has a Truth and Reconciliation task force and an Indigenous task force and we advocate for Indigenous matters related to inclusivity, equity and justice in the built environment
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Climate
The RAIC has a Committee on Regenerative Environment and collectively we advocate and lobby for sustainable buildings in Canada and the built environment
- Government Procurement
The RAIC advocates with their Practice Support Committee in order to create better policy, process and equality within Government Procurement.
Policies or Program
- Small Business
The RAIC advocates for and promotes equal opportunity within the profession of Architecture for small business
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Finance Canada (FIN)
- Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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
Michael Brennan,
Chief Executive Officer
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
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
330 - 55 MURRAY STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1N 5M3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-241-3600
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Giovanna Boniface,
Vice President of Corporate Affairs |
No public offices held
- Mike Brennan,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held