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Canadian Reciprocity Agreement

The Reciprocity Agreement of Canadian Architectural Licensing Associations has been in effect since January 1, 1992 and provides for the recognition of credentials of architects who are licensed in one of the provincial associations in Canada. In accordance with the Agreement, applicants will be granted registered membership in the reciprocating association, without further examination or interview, if the applicant provides evidence of:

• Compliance with Common Admission Standards for Education, Experience and Examination.
• Current practice experience as may be required.
• Current membership in good standing in the provincial association from which the applicant is applying.
• A written declaration of detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations and other standards as required and identified by the provincial association.

Common Admission Standards under The Agreement

Education

• Satisfaction of the Education requirements defined in the Canadian Education Standard, as evidenced by certification from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB).

Note: CACB certification is a fundamental requirement of the Agreement, regardless of when an individual was registered. Individuals registered prior to July 1, 1976 by a provincial association are eligible for certification under a grandfathering clause. Those who have not previously applied for certification under the grandfathering clause should contact the MAA office for the required application form and confirmation letter. Applicants have to go through the certification process one time only.

Experience

• Satisfaction of current Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) Experience requirements, or the Experience requirement of the admitting provincial association of the Intern prior to the adoption of the IAP, or The Intern Development Program, administered by the AIA and NCARB in the USA.
• Evidence of current experience in the practice of architecture as required by the provincial association granting admission.

Examination

For individuals registered/licensed in a provincial association after December 31, 1998:

• Satisfaction of all nine divisions of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) prepared by NCARB:
  • Pre-Design or Pre-Design, Div. A
  • General Structures or Structural Technology, Div. D/F
  • Lateral Forces or Structural Technology ‚ Lateral Forces, Div. E
  • Mechanical and Electrical Systems or Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems, Div. G
  • Materials and Methods or Material and Methods, Div. H
  • Construction Documents and Services or Construction Documents and Services, Div. I
  • Site Planning or Site Design ‚ Written and Graphic, Div. B
  • Building Planning or Building Design, Div. C
  • Building Technology or Building Design, Div. C

For individuals registered/licensed in a provincial association on or before December 31, 1998:

• Satisfaction of the Examination requirement in effect at the time of application or admission to that provincial association.