RAIC supports partners for developing ROAC regulatory body

OTTAWA—The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has congratulated its regulatory partners for creating an organization to develop and adopt nationally recognized standards and programs to meet its regulatory responsibilities.

The Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) represents the 11 provincial and territorial regulators of the profession of architecture in Canada and the regulators ensure the public interest is protected within their respective province or territory.

The regulators/ROAC members are focused on protecting public interest by setting standards for entry into the profession and issuing registrations and licenses, whereas the RAIC’s purpose is to serve the interest of the architectural community, indicates a release.

“It’s really great to have our regulatory partners working together to ensure only properly trained and accredited individuals are able to call themselves ‘architects,’” said Dr. John Brown, president of the RAIC, in a statement. “As more provinces and territories look to create opportunities for internationally trained professionals, having national consistency will be important to protect the health and security of the general public from illegal practice.”