WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN ARCHITECTURAL CERTIFICATION BOARD

Your link to becoming a licensed architect in Canada.

STUDENT

If you are interested in the prestigious and creative career of Architecture, Canada offers accredited programs in Architecture across the country. Find out where you can study and about the process.

ARCHITECTURE GRADUATE

If you have or will soon graduate from your professional program and looking to be registered / licensed in Canada, you will need to start with getting the CACB Academic Certification before you move to Internship and Examination.

FOREIGN ARCHITECT

If you are a foreign licensed architect looking to be registered / licensed in Canada, you might be eligible for the alternative pathway to licensure in Canada.

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ACCREDITATION

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CERTIFICATION

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CERTIFICATION

Since 1976, the CACB has been the first point of contact for graduates from professional programs in architecture in Canada and abroad, who plan to become licensed architects in Canada.

NEWS / NOTICES

The CACB is Climate Smart Certified

The CACB is pleased to announce its successful completion of the Climate Smart Training and Certification program. The Climate Smart greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions program from BMO Radicle Inc. provides businesses with data and training to establish their baseline GHG levels and reduce their carbon footprint. Organizations that undertake this initiative are encouraged to transform into sustainability leaders.

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Installation of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors

At its fall Board Meeting held on November 18-19, 2022, in Banff, AB, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board welcomed three newly elected Directors to the Board: Baldwin Hum, Shane Laptiste, and George Cotaras. Lisa Landrum’s term was renewed for three years to allow her to fulfill her new President’s role for a two-year term. The Board expressed its deepest thanks and recognition to the departing Director and past president, Nathalie Dion, for her leadership and contribution during her term.

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CANADIAN ARCHITECTURAL
CERTIFICATION BOARD

CONSEIL CANADIEN DE
CERTIFICATION EN ARCHITECTURE

1 Nicholas, Suite 710
Ottawa, Ontario K1N7B7
Phone: (613) 241-8399
Fax: (613) 241-7991