Reciprocity
Inter-Recognition Agreement (Canada/USA)

NCARB Certification Requirements for Canadian Architects under the Inter-Recognition Agreement.

1. Good Character
As verified by employers and the member's  provincial association.

2. Education
Satisfaction of educational requirements as evidenced by certification from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) or National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Note: Individuals who were registered prior to July 1, 1976 by a provincial association are eligible for certification of academic qualifications by the CACB under a grandfathering clause.

3. Training
Satisfaction of the three-year training requirement of the Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB), or the Internship in Architecture Program, or the NCARB Training Requirement for certification of architects in the USA.

4. Examination
Satisfaction of the ARE or the Canadian Architectural Practice Examination (CAPE) plus ARE Divisions A, B and D through I. In lieu of the ARE or CAPE, NCARB will accept any of the following:

• Written professional practice examinations together with the oral examination administered by the AIBC from 1977 through 1986.
• Written professional practice examinations administered by the OAA from 1974 through 1986.
• Written professional practice examinations administered by the OAQ since 1977.
• Professional practice examinations and/or oral examinations administered in any Canadian province up to 1987 together with five years practice as a principal as defined by NCARB.*

*NCARB defines a principal as (a) a registered architect and (b) the person in charge of the organization's architectural practice, either alone or with other registered architects. The phrase "in charge of the organization's architectural practice" means a reasonable level of involvement and control over projects undertaken by the firm, and does not refer to financial interest or ownership of the firm.

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