Ontario Association of Architects
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is the governing body for architects in Ontario.
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the association to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as an architect in this province.
In 2009, the OAA submitted its first-ever Fair Registrations Practices (FRP) Report, covering 2008, to the OFC. Since then, it has also submitted an FRP Report covering 2009 and its first audit of registration practices.
During 2009 - 2010, the OFC monitored developments related to the registration practices of the OAA:
Work Experience: For the OAA's Intern Architect Program, the required 940 hours of current experience no longer has to be within specific architectural categories. Instead, the hours need only be in any of the categories, with no specific weighting. This will help applicants complete the requirements for current experience more easily.
Assessments: The Experience Requirements Committee is using a revised evaluation process that the committee considers to be quantitative and more transparent.
Applications to Practise Processed by the OAA in 2009
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 95 | 28 | 57 | 38 | 0 | 218 |
| Applicants who became members | 95 | 28 | 57 | 38 | 0 | 218 |
Applications to Practise Processed by the OAA in 2008
| Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training |
Total |
| Ontario |
Other Canadian Provinces |
USA |
Other International |
Unknown |
| New applications received | 41 | 22 | 37 | 15 | 0 | 115 |
| Applicants who became members | 41 | 22 | 37 | 15 | 0 | 115 |
The OAA uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:
The Ontario Association of Architects falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Attorney General.
The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change.
Please contact the OAA for further information about your ability to practise as an architect in Ontario.
