2007 annual report - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

The Royal Architectural 

Institute of Canada 

2007 Annual Report

Table of Contents 

President’s Report 1 

Executive Director’s Report 4 

2007 RAIC Board of Directors 6 

RAIC Staff 6 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 2007 Annual Report 

Report on RAIC Activities 7 

Awards 7 

Honours 11 

2007 Festival of Architecture 15 

Professional Development 18 

Practice Support 19 

Advocacy 21 

Communications 24 

External Relations 26 

Financial Statements of the RAIC 30 

RAIC Foundation 31 

Financial Statements of the RAIC Foundation 33 

COVER: Pavillons Lassonde | Saia Barbarese Topouzanov architectes / Desnoyers Mercure & associés / Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes | photo: Alain Laforest 

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and its practice in Canada. It provides 

the national framework for the 

development and recognition of 

architectural excellence.” 

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President’s Report 

I would like to begin my report by saying thank you to Vivian Manasc, 

PP/FRAIC, the Immediate Past President, and all of our Past Presidents, 

Boards and volunteers for building a strong and progressive RAIC. I was 

indeed very honoured to be given an opportunity to continue and to further 

the accomplishments of our great institute. 

As I take stock midway through my year as president, and reflect on my 

initial thoughts, I am pleased to see that as we roll out of our centennial 

year our profession is re-energized as it prepares for the next one hundred 

years. 

Our predecessors had foresight. They came together because they knew there was strength in numbers 

and strength in speaking with one voice. 

A quote from the first report of the Secretary in Montreal dated May 18, 1907 by Alcide Chaussé, 

details the reasons behind the creation of the Institute: 


“In view of the rapid increase and enlargement of building operation in the Dominion of Canada 

and the consequent development of architectural interests, it is thought by some architects that 

the time has arrived for the organization of a society embracing the whole Dominion. 

It is also felt that such a society has become a necessity in order to promote and conserve the 

honour and dignity of the profession.” 

That statement is not far from the truth today. Take a good look at the Profession – everybody is 

busy, very productive, and there is plenty of work. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for individuals to 

foster the Profession. 

This has provided an excellent opportunity for the RAIC to take on this role, working co-operatively 

with associations, provincial, territorial and others, to improve our profession and better the environment, 

our neighbourhoods, communities, cities – Canada from coast-to-coast-to-coast. 

I am pleased to say that we are working with all the provincial and territorial associations in dealing 

with national issues. In fact, I have personally visited with each and every one of them in their home 

offices. These meetings offered a unique perspective on the challenges each faces and the ways in 

which RAIC can work with them and enhance the profession in each province and territory. The 

future of the RAIC is in the grassroots and from my perspective establishing RAIC Chapters in all 

regions is a must. 

One of the key successes of these meetings and the Roundtables RAIC has been hosting, is the 

Harmonization of Continuing Education and the development of the Harmonized Continuing Education 

National Database. All provincial and territorial associations have reached an agreement in principle 

with contents of Quality Assurance Document. Currently under development, this national 

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database will be accessible by all provincial and territorial associations and their individual members 

to be maintained and track continuing education accomplishments. 

One of our major accomplishments this year – and I can only say that it 

was my good fortune to steward this process which was begun by many 

before me – is the RAIC Syllabus Renewal. It has been a long process 

but, to put it succinctly, in order to meet the educational requirements for 

licensure consistent with those of recognized University Schools of 

Architecture the Syllabus program will now be offered through a partnership 

with Athabasca University, a state-of-the-art and innovative distance 

education expert with proven experience and an open university 

policy. Following an extensive review of potential program concepts, a 

four-year Bachelor of Science degree plus a two-year graduate diploma 

has been found to best accommodate the existing Syllabus 

program. 


From the beginning, the goal was to cause little disruption to our 

existing students and offer the program in both English and French. 

I am pleased to say we are well on our way to accomplishing both. 

I would like to thank Ian MacDonald, FRAIC, who has been the 

leader of this initiative and each member of the Program Advisory 

Council. All of them have spent countless days in bringing this new program to near fruition. 

The RAIC Syllabus Renewal Communiqué is available on the 

RAIC’s web site (www.raic.org) under the Interns & Students 

section. 

Our continuing effort in the globalization of the architectural profession is worth mentioning. We 

maintain good relationships with international architectural associations, AIA (the American Institute 

of Architects), FCARM (the Federación des Colegios des Arquitectos de la República Mexicana), 

RAIA (the Royal Australian Institute of Architects), UIA (the Union internationale des architectes), 

and APEC Architect Project (the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation). 

The RAIC’s Task Force on the 2030 Challenge is working extremely hard to map out a strategy for 

achieving the Challenge’s ultimate goal: all new buildings no longer requiring the use of fossil fuel 

energy or emitting green house gases by 2030. 

A key focus for my tenure has been increasing membership and reaching out to the various categories 

of possible members. It is part of my belief that each new member is a step towards building 

a greater Institute – a greater Institute than the founders ever envisioned when they came together 

in 1907. And I am proud to say we boast almost 3,700 members this year – part of a steadily 

increasing total which is seeing more and more in the profession embrace the goals of the RAIC and 

join us in creating a louder voice. 

I believe RAIC can raise up the Profession, while the Architects build Canada. By working together – 

with each Architect adding to this goal – we in Canada can have this great profession. 

Credits for all of our accomplishments this year go to our Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, 

tireless work by our Executive Director, Jon Hobbs, FRAIC and each and every staff at our 

National Office. And, of course, many volunteers who served on Task Forces and Committees for 

making our profession more relevant. 


As we complete the celebration of our first one hundred years, I feel a tremendous 

pride and responsibility as an Architect and have been honoured to continue to carry 

the torch that was lit back in 1907. 

As we look at our accomplishments for 2007 I think we have served the profession well and that our 

forefathers would be pleased with our progress and determination. 

Together we can be a strong voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. 

Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, Architect, FRAIC 

President 


Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital | Farrow Partnership Architects Inc. | photo: Shai Gil 


Executive Director’s Report 

2007 was another banner year for the RAIC. 

Our membership continues to grow, as do our services and our member 

benefits. We now boast almost 3,700 members. Nevertheless, with nearly 

7,000 registered Architects in Canada and some 2,860 Interns and Intern 

Architects, we still have a way to go. 

Also, in 2007 the RAIC was able to add modestly to our reserves with net 

revenues of $61,169. Our total reserve is now $299,302. A general rule 

of thumb is that not-for-profit organizations should have a reserve of 

about one-half of their annual operating expenses. Realistically we 

should be aiming for a reserve of about $350,000 to $400,000, but we are fast approaching this 

goal. 


The RAIC was also able to increase our staff by one additional person – hiring a new Communications 

staff member to help manage our website, the RAIC e-bulletin and other outreach activities. 

Our next goal is to hire an Architect who could promote architectural competitions and provide more 

practice support for certain committees and to members seeking advice. 

Advocacy and Communications continue to expand with more media releases, more columns and 

articles in various trade publications, and more newspaper coverage about architecture. We also led 

some modest campaigns to further promote Architecture to the general public. 

In addition, our Honours and Awards program continued to grow with two new awards in 2007 – the 

President’s Award for Architectural Journalism and the Prix du XX e siècle. 

Internationally the RAIC continues to make a presence for Canadian Architects with increased participation 

at the Union internationale des architectes (UIA) and more contacts with other international 

associations of Architects. And this year we were able to send one additional 

RAIC member to the popular Marmomacc event in 

Verona, Italy! 

Finally, we celebrated our centennial year with several 

modest activities. Most notably was the issuance of 

a postage stamp by Canada Post featuring Canadian 

architecture and Architects. We also held a very successful 

fundraising campaign for the Centennial Fund 

of the RAIC Foundation to support interns and intern 

Architects (almost $95,000 was raised), created the 

new campaign Every Building Has an Architect and 

tested a new format for professional development by 

partnering with the Rotman School of Management to 

host a half-day session, entitled Maximizing Productivity 

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and Encouraging Innovation Through Design – A workshop for thought leaders, designers and 

architects. 

These successes are not only dependent on our dedicated staff but also on our members and the 

many volunteers who support the RAIC by providing the direction and professional input to sustain 

and grow our programs. It is to our many, many volunteers and donors that we owe our success. 

Thanks to all our volunteers and members! Our centennial year was a success because of you! 

Jon F. Hobbs, Architect, FRAIC 

Executive Director 


Ghost | MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Ltd | photo: Jamie Steevs 

Executive Director’s Report 5

2007 Board of Directors 

RAIC Executive 

Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC 

Paule Boutin, FIRAC 

Ranjit (Randy) K. Dhar, FRAIC 

Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC 

President 

1 st Vice-President / President-Elect 

2 nd Vice-President 

Regional Director – Ontario Southwest 

Immediate Past-President 

Regional Directors 


Stuart Howard, FRAIC 

Leonard Oliver Rodrigues, FRAIC 

Andrew Wach, FRAIC 

Ralph Wiesbrock, MRAIC 

Claude Hamelin Lalonde, FIRAC 

Daniel B. Goodspeed, FRAIC 

Chancellor of the College 

of Fellows 

Council of Canadian University 

Schools of Architecture 

RAIC Staff 

Chantal Bédard 

British Columbia / Yukon 

Alberta / Northwest Territories 

Saskatchewan / Manitoba 

Ontario North, East and Nunavut 

Québec 

Atlantic 

Paul-André Tétreault, AP/FIRAC 

Eric Haldenby, FRAIC 

Executive Services and Professional Development Coordinator 

Chantal Charbonneau Awards and Honours Manager / 

College of Fellows, Foundation Coordinator 

Chantal Frédette 

Jon Hobbs, FRAIC 

Denise MacDonald 

Nicole Pelletier 

Sylvie Powell 

Sharon Reid 

Etienne Sicotte 

Membership Coordinator 


Communications and Outreach 

Administrative Assistant / Reception / Document Orders 

Communications and Membership 

Financial Manager 

Graphic/Web Designer and Coordinator 

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Report on RAIC Activities 

Awards 

The RAIC administers several awards programs to recognize excellence in the Profession – the 

RAIC Awards of Excellence, the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture, the RAIC Gold Medal, 

the Prix du XX e siècle, National Urban Design Awards and the President’s Award in Architectural 

Journalism. 

RAIC Awards of Excellence 

The winners of the 2007 RAIC Awards of Excellence were presented in Toronto. The following are 

the jury members and recipients: 

Allied Arts 


Jury 

Anne Carrier, FIRAC 

Phillip Pratt, MRAIC 

Richard Henriquez, FRAIC 

Award Recipient 

Warren Carther – Architectural Glass Artist (Winnipeg, MB) 

Innovation in Architecture 

Jury 

Dan Hanganu, FRAIC 

Guy Gosselin, P.Eng 

Richard Williams, MRAIC 

Award Recipients 

Supported by: 

Alberta Children’s Hospital Door, Hardware and Access 

Control Schedule Database 

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning 

(Calgary, AB) 

Prairie Boy's Dream | Warren Carther 

Alberta Children’s Hospital | photo: Robert Lemermeyer 

Report on RAIC Activities 7

Greenstone Government of Canada 

Building Yellowknife 

Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd. 

(Edmonton, AB) 

Leonard Avenue Modular Housing 

Levitt Goodman Architects 

(Toronto, ON) 

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre 

Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden 

Architects + Urbanistes (Vancouver, BC) 

Advocate for Architecture 

Jury 

Greenstone Government of Canada Building 

Yellowknife | photo: Manasc Isaac Architects 

Leonard Avenue Modular Housing | 

photo: Ben Rahn 


Gaye Kapkin, MRAIC 

Michel Dubuc, FIRAC 

The Right Honourable Adrienne 

Clarkson, Hon. FRAIC 


Larry Wayne Richards, FRAIC 

Professor, Faculty of Architecture, 

Landscape, and Design, 

University of Toronto 

Architectural Firm 

Jury 

Andy Lynch, FRAIC 

Norm Hotson, FRAIC 

Marianne McKenna, FRAIC 


Baird Sampson Neuert 

architects (Toronto, ON) 

Larry Wayne Richards, FRAIC | 

photo: Derek Shapton 

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre | photo: Nic Lehoux 

Burlington Waterfront Centre | Baid Sampson Neuert 

architects | photo: Tom Arban 


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Green Building 

Jury 

Neil Munro, FRAIC 

Daniel Pearl 

Guy Favreau, MIRAC 


Operations Centre – Gulf Islands National Park 

Reserve 

Larry McFarland Architects Ltd. (Vancouver, BC) 

Operations Centre – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve | 

photo: Derek Lepper 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada would like to acknowledge the support 

of McGraw-Hill Construction, sponsor of the RAIC Awards of Excellence. 


Governor Generals Medals in 

Architecture 

In the fall of 2007, the RAIC issued a Call for Submissions 

for the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The Awards will be adjudicated in early 2008. 

RAIC Gold Medal 

The RAIC Gold Medal is awarded in recognition of significant contribution 

to Canadian architecture, and is the highest honour the profession of 

architecture in Canada can bestow. It recognizes an individual whose personal 

work has demonstrated exceptional excellence in the design and 

practice of architecture; and/or, whose work related to architecture, has 

demonstrated exceptional excellence in research or education. 

Mario Saia, FIRAC was the recipient of the 2007 Gold Medal. In bestowing 

the award, the Gold Medal Selection Committee noted: 

“Of the slate of significant and literate architects in Canada, there is little 

doubt that Mario Saia is one of the most provocative. His buildings 

Mario Saia, FIRAC | 

photo: Narvali Digital Photography 

depart from the realm of the familiar, the comfortable, the conservative. He pushes the frontiers 

of conventional design and incites both users and passers-by to reflect on the meaning and purpose 

of architecture, of city planning, and of milieu. He consistently addresses context with concern 

and innovation, resulting in a body of work that is diverse, creative and meaningful.” 


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Prix du XX e siècle 

In honour of its 100th anniversary, the Royal 

Architectural Institute of Canada recognized 

five buildings with a new award, the Prix du 

XX e siècle. 

This award recognizes the enduring excellence 

of nationally significant architecture, such as 

landmark buildings in the historical context of 

Canadian Architecture. The award can be presented 

to a building in Canada, designed by 

an Architect from any country, or a building 

anywhere designed by a Canadian Architect. 

Wolf House 

Smith House 2 | photo: Ezra Stoller © Esto 

These landmark buildings and their Architects 

were announced in May 2007 during the 

OAA/RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture. 

The following stand out for their enduring 

excellence: 

Simon Fraser University | photo: Steven Zhen Wang Habitat ‘67 


• Wolf House in Toronto designed by Barton Myers 

• Smith House 2 in West Vancouver by Arthur Erickson, FRAIC, 

Erickson/Massey 

• Simon Fraser University also by Arthur Erickson, FRAIC, Erickson/Massey 

• Habitat ‘67 designed by Moshe Safdie, FRAIC 

• The Toronto Dominion Centre by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with John B. 

Parkin Associates, Bregman & Hamann Architects and Scott Associates 

National Urban Design Awards 

In the fall of 2007, the RAIC issued a Call for Submissions for the National Urban Design Awards. 

The Awards will be adjudicated in early 2008. 

The RAIC would like to thank the Awards Committee, Paul-André Tétreault, AP/FIRAC, Larry 

Jones, FRAIC, Brigitte Shim, FRAIC, Terence Williams, PP/FRAIC and Donald Schmitt, FRAIC 

who was replaced by Yves Gosselin AP/FIRAC in September 2007. 

President’s Award in Architectural Journalism 

This new award will be offered annually and will recognize a unique story, article or radio or television 

piece for its contribution to the wide-spread dissemination of Architectural values and ideas. 

The Toronto Dominion Centre 


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In 2007, Maria Cook of the Ottawa Citizen was selected by the 

jury to receive this award. 

Jury Members 

President, Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC 

Immediate Past President, Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC 

Past President, Chris Fillingham PP/FRAIC 

Maria Cook | 


CMHC EQuilibium Housing 

EQuilibrium is a national housing initiative, led by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 

bringing private and public sectors together to develop homes that combine resource and energyefficient 

technologies in order to reduce their environmental 

impact. The RAIC assisted CMHC in the organization, facilitation 

and reporting of these activities. 

RAIC members of the Evaluation Committee were: 


Christopher Mattock, Int’l Assoc. RAIC 

Stephen Pope, MRAIC 

Isabelle Bradbury, MRAIC 

Lyse Tremblay, MRAIC 

The Professional Advisor was Robert Webster, FRAIC 

Honours 

Certificates of Appreciation 

Alstonvale Net Zero House | architect: Sevag Pogharian 

At the 2007 RAIC Annual General Meeting during the Festival of Architecture in Toronto, Certificates 

of Appreciation were given to acknowledge those individuals who have volunteered considerable 

time in support of the RAIC and its programs. 

Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC, for his contribution in serving on the RAIC Board of Directors. 

Cameron Ridsdale, FRAIC, for his contribution in serving as the Chair of the RAIC Syllabus 

National Advisory Board. 

Linda Moore, MRAIC, for her contribution in serving as Chair on the RAIC Document Five 

Task Force. 


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Certificates of Appreciation were also given to the Local Festival Organizing Committee from 

Toronto, listed in this report on page 16. 

Honorary Membership 

At the President’s Gala during the 2007 RAIC Festival of Architecture in Toronto the following individuals 

received the President’s Medal and Honorary Membership in the RAIC: 

Alec Tzannes, 

Hon. MRAIC, FRAIA 

President-Elect 

The Royal Australian Institute 

of Architects 

R.K. Stewart, 

Hon. MRAIC, FAIA 

President 

The American Institute of 

Architects 

Robert E. Luke, 

Hon. MRAIC, AIA 

President 

National Council of 

Architectural Registration 

Boards 

Arq. Iván Cervantes Erosa, 

Hon. MRAIC 

Presidente 

Federación de colegios de 

arquitectos de la República 

Mexicana 

Carey Lyon, 

Hon. MRAIC, FRAIA 

President 

The Royal Australian Institute 

of Architects 

CAREY LYON PHOTO SOURCE: 

WWW.ARCHITECTURE.COM.AU | 

ALL OTHER PHOTOS: NARVALI DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 


2007 RAIC Student Medals 

Every year the RAIC bestows a medal on the top graduate or individual, who in the judgment of the 

faculty of the respective school achieved the highest level of academic excellence, in the professional 

degree program at each of the ten University Schools of Architecture. 

School of Architecture 

University of British Columbia 

University of Calgary 

University of Manitoba 

Carleton University 


University of Waterloo 

McGill University 

Université de Montréal 

Université Laval 

Dalhousie University 

Medalist 

Julia Jamrozik 

Angela Yee 

Michael Banman, MRAIC 

Bradley Hindson, MRAIC 

Maya Przybylski 

Anya Moryoussef 

Sherry Shih-Huei Huang, MRAIC 

Simon Goulet 

Maxime Turgeon, MIRAC 

Laura Alvey 


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2007 RAIC Honour Roll 

The RAIC Honour Roll recognizes those students from an accredited professional degree program in 

Architecture in Canada who have achieved high academic excellence. For each University School of 

Architecture, a maximum of four students from the top ten per cent of the graduating class, receive 

Honour Roll certificates from the RAIC. 

School of Architecture 

University of British Columbia 

University of Calgary 


Honour Students 

Julia Jamrozik, Anna Lisa Meyboom, 

Benjamin Alexander, Aaron Knorr 

Angela Yee, Ronald Choe, MRAIC, 

Bryce Gracey, MRAIC, Anne Maisoneuve, 

Kristen St Arnau 

Michael Banman, MRAIC, Andrea Flynn, 

Anna Katerina Hlynsky, Richard Kwiatkowski 


Carleton University 


University of Waterloo 



Université Laval 

Dalhousie University 

Steve Culver, MRAIC, Jenn Esposito, MRAIC, 

Sarah Gelbard, MRAIC, Brad Hindson, MRAIC, 

Matt Lahey, MRAIC, Amber Salach 

Kelly Anne Buffey, Joshua Samuel Cohen, 

Graeme Stewart, Nancy-Ann Wilson, MRAIC 

Anya Moryoussef, Anthony Bateson, Keith Button, 

Michael Garforth 

Sherry Shih-Huei Huang, Maria Javornik, 

David Brooks, Cynthia Carbonneau 

Simon Goulet, Lysiane Bouchard, Nancy Brière, 

Hubert Pelletier, MIRAC, Julie Veillette 

Maxime Turgeon, MRAIC, 

Paule Bourdon, MIRAC, Matthieu Lachance, 

Étienne Pelletier 

Laura Alvey, Jane Abbott, MRAIC, Marcin Sztaba, 

Erin Hunt, MRAIC, Sam Laffin 

Graduates on the Honour Roll and those that receive the RAIC Student Medal enjoy one year’s free 

membership in the RAIC. 


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2007 Fellows convocation ceremony | photo: Narvali Digital Photography 

College of Fellows 

The Chancellor and the National Committee of the College of Fellows administer the affairs of the 

College of Fellows and act as the Trustees of the RAIC Foundation. 


2007 National Committee 

Chancellor 


Dean Paul Polson, FRAIC, re-elected in 2007 

Registrar 

Past President 

Past President 

replaced by 

2007 Regional Chairs 

J. Robert Thibodeau, FIRAC 

Christopher Fillingham, PP/FRAIC 

Bonnie Maples, PP/FRAIC 

Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC 

The Regional Advisory Committees of the College coordinate the preparation of 2007 nominations 

for Fellowship. 

Atlantic 

Québec 

Ontario (Northeast & Nunavut) 

Ontario (Southwest) 

Manitoba 

Saskatchewan 

Alberta & Northwest Territories 

British Columbia 

British Columbia (Victoria) 

John K. Dobbs, FRAIC 

N. Jean-Pierre Pelletier, FIRAC 

George E. Bemi, FRAIC 

Christopher Shepherd, FRAIC 

Stephen Cohlmeyer, FRAIC 

William Kelly, FRAIC 

Douglas Sollows, FRAIC 

Larry S. McFarland, FRAIC 

Terence J. Williams, PP/FRAIC 


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2007 Honorary Fellows 

Francine Houben, Hon. FRAIC | 


Norbert W. Young, Jr., Hon. FRAIC, FAIA | 


2007 College of Fellows 


Lisa M. Bate, FRAIC 

Sebastian Benedict Butler, FRAIC 

Arthur Ferrari, FRAIC 

Masaharu Fukushima, FRAIC 

Daniel Bruce Goodspeed, FRAIC 

Gregory Henriquez, FRAIC 


Derek E. Kindrachuk, FRAIC 

Vincent Leclerc, FIRAC 

Richard Limmert, FRAIC 

2007 Festival of Architecture 

Donald R. Lohnes, FRAIC 

Donald Luxton, FRAIC 

Calvin Bruce Meiklejohn, FRAIC 

Anthony J. Reich, FRAIC 

Paul Reuber, FRAIC 

Elizabeth Shapiro, FRAIC 

Phillip Sharp, FRAIC 

Alexander Louis Temporale, FRAIC 

Pierre Thibault, FIRAC 

Andrew Wach, FRAIC 

More than 1,800 people gathered in Toronto for the 2007 OAA/RAIC Conference and Festival of 

Architecture for what was touted as a rousing success. Courses and tours were offered throughout 

the three days. 

A Centennial Stamp of approval 

Canada Post unveiled a series of postage stamps commemorating 

the RAIC’s 100th Anniversary to a capacity-filled Opening 

Keynote Luncheon. 

Two of the Architects whose buildings are featured on the 

stamps, Raymond Moriyama, FRAIC and Douglas Cardinal, 

Ivan Novotny, Raymond Moriyama, FRAIC and Douglas Cardinal, FRAIC | 

photo: Patrick McConnell/Reed Construction Data 

FRAIC, as well as the stamp designer Ivan Novotny, were on hand to sign copies of the uncut press 

sheets, which sold out on site. Official First Day Covers were also distributed at the Festival and during 

2007. 


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Francine Houben, Hon. FRAIC Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC RK Stewart, Hon. FRAIC Mario Saia, FIRAC 

PHOTOS: NARVALI DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 

Keynote Speakers 

Francine Houben, Hon. FRAIC, architect-director of Mecanoo architects in Delft, The Netherlands 

and one of Europe’s most active Architects drew a crowd as the keynote speaker during the College 

of Fellows Convocation held at Massey Hall. 

RAIC President Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC outlined an advocacy campaign and PowerPoint presentation 

for use by members for the 2030 Challenge with guest speaker AIA President RK Stewart, 

Hon. FRAIC giving the crowd the latest update on new base line data for energy consumption available 

south of the border. 


RAIC Gold Medalist Mario Saia, FIRAC addressed delegates at a conference closing session 

Saturday morning. 

Festival Local Organizing Committee 

The 2007 Festival of Architecture Local Organizing Committee held in partnership with the Ontario 

Architects Association (OAA) was chaired by Christopher Fillingham, PP/FRAIC. 

Committee Members 


Joe Lobko, FRAIC 

David Craddock, MRAIC 

Sponsors 

Pawel Piett 

Gerrie Doyle 

Paul Hastings, MRAIC 

The success of this event can be directly attributed to the support of our sponsors. Thank you! 

Patron Level $20,000 

Concrete Thinking 


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Platinum Level $15,000 

Hanscomb Limited 

Hanson Brick 

McGraw Hill Construction 

Pro-Demnity Insurance Company 

Gold Plus Level $12,500 

Business New Brunswick 

Gold Level $7,500 

Aecon 

Autodesk 

Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute 

CMHC 

Deltek 

Kasian Architecture 

Mumby Insurance Brokers 

Permacon 

Read Construction Data 

Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. 

Shimmerman Penn 

Sico Inc. 

Thames Valley Brick & Tile 

Wood Works/Canadian Wood Council 

Silver Level $4,500 


XL Design Professional 

Bronze Level $1,000 

Aird & Berlis, LLP 

Canadian Design-Build Institute 

Canam 

Dial one Wolfedale Electric Ltd. 

Distrimat Inc./Reckli 

Icynene Inc. 

Supporter $500 

Nelligan O’Brien Payne 

Ontario General Contractors Association 

Smith Carter Architects 

Keel Cottrelle, LLP 

Naylor (Canada) Inc. 

Parkin Architects 

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. 

Shibley Righton LLP 

Smilebeam Solutions Inc. 

Stantec 

Unilock 


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Professional Development 

Once again in 2007, the RAIC provided several courses 

and workshops at the Festival of Architecture in Toronto. 

Beyond Green 

With the support from Natural Resources Canada, the 

RAIC offered SDCB 305 – Beyond Green: Adaptive, 

Restorative and Regenerative Design, which was delivered 

again in four cities in 2007. The RAIC would like 

to extend its sincere gratitude to the presenter 

Dr. Raymond Cole, MRAIC, Professor and Director of 

the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at 

the University of British Columbia. 

Photo: Narvali Digital Photography 

Building Information Modeling 


The RAIC also offered the course Integrated Project Delivery through Building Information Modeling. 

This course explores Integrated Project Delivery services and how to adopt BIM in architectural practice. 

The RAIC would like to thank Allan Partridge, MRAIC, Principal, HIP Architects, Mitchell Clark, 

Mechanical Engineer, Stantec Consulting and Caesar Ruest, Applications Specialist, Autodesk for 

developing and delivering the course across Canada. 

Our deepest appreciation to all those who assisted with on-site registration: 

Beyond Green 

BIM 

Vancouver 

Edmonton 

Calgary 

Winnipeg 

Halifax 

Montréal 

Toronto 

Vancouver 

Edmonton 

Ottawa 

Montréal 

Sean Ruthen, MRAIC 

Laura Plosz, MRAIC 

Bob Stirling, MRAIC 

Lisa Kasprick 

Allanna Molloy 

Benoit Lamoureux 

Brigitte Ng, MRAIC 

Nancy Legate 

Kim Berry 

Denise Macdonald 

Jason Cushing, MRAIC 


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Maximizing Productivity and Encouraging Innovation 

Through Design 

The RAIC partnered with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto to provide 

a half-day workshop featuring three renowned speakers – Eugene Kohn, FAIA, Steve McConnell, 

FAIA and Roger Martin, Dean of the Rotman School of Management. The focus was on how space, 

design and integrative thinking can foster productivity and innovation within organizations. The 

workshop was sold out. 

Veronafiere 

In 2007 the RAIC was able to send five members to the week long 

course on stone and marble in Verona, Italy – one additional architect 

than previous years. The following participants represented the 

RAIC and Canadian Architects: 


Photos: Scott Pickles, MRAIC and 

Cal Meiklejohn, FRAIC 

Practice Support 

Atlantic Canada 

Quebec 

Ontario 

Prairies 

British Columbia 

Paula Costello, MRAIC 

Isabelle Bradbury, MRAIC 

Joseph Passa, MRAIC 

Scott Pickles, MRAIC 

Cal Meiklejohn, FRAIC 

Veronafiere’s continuing education courses take place during 

MARMOMACC, the world’s leading trade fair for the marble and 

stone industry. The course included tours of quarries and factories, 

as well as classroom sessions held with Architects from all over the 

world. 

The RAIC continues to provide practice support services to its members – this is achieved through 

the development and dissemination of contract documents and other practice tools and the development 

and delivery of professional development courses related to architectural practice. 

Practice Support Committee 

The Practice Support Committee continued to provide direction on revisions to various standard contract 

documents and reviewed the Request for Proposals to select a team to develop and deliver the 

successful course on Building Information Modeling. 


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Members 

David Simpson, PP/FRAIC, Chair 

Brian Sim, PP/FRAIC 

John Emmett, FRAIC 

Bruce Allan, FRAIC 

Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC as Board liaison 

Document Six and Document Seven 

The Practice Committee was responsible for reviewing and creating new language for the General 

Conditions for dealing with dispute resolution. It was necessary to insert clauses to protect the Architect 

when a Client and Contractor agreed to settle a dispute through arbitration. Consensus on the 

actual contract language was not easy to achieve. 


Task Force on Document Five – 

Architectural Competitions 

The RAIC Board of Directors appointed a Task Group to 

update Document Five, Canadian Rules for the Conduct of 

Architectural Competitions. 

After several years of consultation and research, this Task 

Force prepared new architectural guidelines for conducting 

competitions in Canada. They are responsible for an exciting 

new section on the RAIC website. 

Members 

Bruce Lorimer, FRAIC, Chair 

David Lachapelle, FRAIC 

Peter Berton, MRAIC 

Jane Pendergast, FRAIC 

Jean-Pierre Chupin 

Shannon Pirie 

Tony Griffiths, FRAIC 

Canadian Construction Documents Committee 

The RAIC appoints three Architects to serve on the Canadian Construction Documents Committee or 

CCDC. 

Appointees 


Pierre Gallant, MRAIC 

François Hogue, MIRAC 

Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne - 2002 competition | 

architects: atelier TAG + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte et associés 

architectes en consortium | photo: Marc Cramer 


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CCDC completed work on the revision to CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract and has prepared a 

consultation draft for CCDC 5a – Construction Management Contract Between Owner and Construction 

Manager as Agent. 

Practice Builder – Building Information Modeling (BIM) 

In 2007, the RAIC produced one Practice Builder, free to RAIC Members, on Building Information 

Modeling. This document was also distributed to all those attending the professional development 

sessions, Integrated Project Delivery through Building 

Information Modeling. The document was prepared by the 

following: 

Allan Partridge, MRAIC, HIP Architects 

Anneliese Fris, MRAIC, Shelterbelt Architecture 

Gareth Leach, HIP Architects 

Jennifer Nederpel, HIP Architects 

Freybe Gourmet Foods | architect: Robert Burgers Architects 


Survey – Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects 

In preparation for a full revision of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) in 

2008, the RAIC undertook a survey of members and the provincial associations to identify the best 

format for the updated Handbook. The new Handbook will be available electronically and paper 

copies still may be purchased, but at a higher price. 

Document Nine 

The RAIC engaged Alex Rankin, FRAIC to prepare revisions to Document Nine, the Standard Form 

of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant. He worked with John Bobaljik, FRAIC and 

Michael Ernest to propose final contract language to the RAIC Practice Support Committee. The 

Practice Support Committee then developed Schedules outlining the scope of services and deliverables 

for use with Structural Engineers and Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. The document was 

made available in both official languages and in an electronic version on the RAIC website. 

Advocacy 

Model Architecture Policy 

The RAIC continued to advocate to institutions and municipalities about the importance of adopting a 

policy that ensures quality architecture that is sustainable and good urban design. In 2007, the RAIC 


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was pleased to provide a Certificate of Recognition to Brock University for 

adopting such a policy. Raymond Moriyama, FRAIC, Brock University Chancellor, 

and Jack Lightstone, President and Vice Chancellor, Brock University were 

presented with the certificate. 

Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC, Jack Lightstone and 

Raymond Moriyama, FRAIC 

Federal Government Procurement 

The RAIC, through a committee called Federal – Industry Real Property Council, 

works with Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and other 

federal departments to ensure the fair and transparent selection of Architects, 

and that contracts between the government and Architects are equitable and 

properly assign risk and responsibilities. The RAIC works closely with the Association 

of Canadian Engineering Companies (ACEC) in this regard and both organizations advocate 

for a qualifications-based selection (QBS) system. 

Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC, Peter Kindree, MRAIC, and Deborah Farrow, MRAIC serve on the 

committee dealing with the Federal Government with staff support provided by Jon Hobbs, FRAIC. 

Board of Directors 


The RAIC Board of Directors and Executive Director were especially vocal in advocating for a wide 

range of issues including: 

• disappointment with the Federal Government because it publicly issues announcements 

about funding energy efficiency, while quietly cutting programs such as funding for the Commercial 

Building Incentive Program (CBIP) for New Buildings; 

• the 2030 Challenge and 

the need for Sustainable 

Design; 

• the maintenance of federal 

initiatives to alleviate 

skilled labour shortages 

through improvements to 

the Temporary Foreign 

Worker Program; 

• design of housing is much 

more than cookie-cutter 

homes (through a clip on 

the Slow Home website); 

City of Vancouver National Works Yard, Certified CaGBC LEED 2.1 Gold | 

Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction Ltd. | photo: Terry Guscott 

• the need for consultation and a Design Competition for Lansdowne Park in Ottawa; and, 

• input to the Pre-Budget Consultations of the Federal Government. 


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Advocacy Magazine 

Two issues of the RAIC’s advocacy publication, 

Architecture – a magazine for 

public and institutional administrators 

promoted the profession of Architecture 

and quality design to the MASH sector – 

municipalities, academia, school boards 

and health care clients. The spring/ 

summer issue concentrated on school 

design and the fall/winter issue focused 

on municipalities. 


The issues were targeted at clients and 

administrators of public institutions. The 

first issue was mailed to school board 

administrators and the second was sent 

to decision makers in municipality 

offices. 

A copy of each magazine was also sent to RAIC members as an illustration of the RAIC’s various 

advocacy efforts. 

2030 Challenge 

Created in May, the 2030 Challenge Task Force developed a draft site map 

and a work plan for the development of a collaborative (or “wiki”) web site 

and forum where Architects and experts can share best practices and lessons 

learned in green building, in an effort to share and find knowledge related to achieving the 

goals of the Challenge. 

Members 

Stacy Christensen, MRAIC, Chair 

Birgit Siber, MRAIC 

Dan Goodspeed, FRAIC 

George Berry, MRAIC 


Denise MacDonald acts as RAIC staff liaison. 

Toronto Police Services – 51 Division | Stantec Architecture Ltd. | photo: Richard Johnson 

Mark Salerno 

Ron Kato, MRAIC 

Scott Pickles, MRAIC 

Stephen Pope, MRAIC 


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Communications 

Every Building has an Architect 

The Every Building has an Architect postcards were sent 

to all RAIC members in 2007 for their use in encouraging 

journalists to include the name of the Architect along with 

photo credits of buildings. 

When a building is highlighted in any publication, Architects 

are encouraged to take credit and contact the editor 

or writer to point out an important angle may have 

been missed by not interviewing the Architect to highlight 

the Architect’s vision for the structure. 

To support the message, a billboard was erected during 

the Festival in Toronto at the corner of Adelaide W. and 

Duncan. T-shirts and coasters were also produced for 

purchase. 


Canadian Architect 

Canadian Architect serves as the Journal of Record for the RAIC. In 2007 the RAIC newsletter insert 

Update /En Bref appeared six times highlighting the activities of the RAIC to all Architects in Canada. 

The Bulletin – The RAIC’s Electronic Newsletter 

This electronic newsletter continued to be well received as a monthly e-mail to each RAIC member 

fostering a sense of community and keeping everyone informed of news related to the profession, 

the activities of the RAIC and the Board. New features in 2007 included some streaming video, when 

available, intern and student news briefs, well-populated and up-to-date competitions, opportunities, 

and awards sections as well as a current calendar of events. 

Electronic notices 

Electronic notices were sent as needed to members reminding them of important events and deadlines 

such as Calls for Submissions, elections for Regional Directors and professional development 

courses. 


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Website 

The RAIC website was updated to accesss more information from the home page. 

New sections were included on the home 

page – Chapters, International, Continuing 

Education, Interns and Students, as 

well as direct links for the Site map and 

Online purchases. Space was provided 

for five “What’s New” buttons and the 

Search Engine was placed first in the list 

of direct links. 

All the information on the website was 

reviewed and it continues to undergo 

maintenance and updates. 

RAIC Columns 

Visit RAIC’s website at www.raic.org 


In an effort to spread the RAIC’s message across many audiences, arrangements were made for 

columns to appear in several publications of interest to the profession. The RAIC appeared monthly 

in the Daily Commercial News/Journal of Commerce, bi-monthly in Sustainable Architecture & Building 

[SABMag] and throughout the year 2007 in AWARD Magazine. 

To keep the perspective fresh and interesting, members of the Board participated as writers in all of 

the above columns. 

Membership 

As of December 31, 2007 the RAIC had 3,632 members (3,208 paying members). The RAIC offered 

free membership to all 2007 graduates from a professional degree program in Architecture. By 

December 31, 2007, 102 graduates had responded to the offer. 

2007 Membership Directory 

For the third year, the RAIC published an annual membership directory through 

an arrangement with Naylor publications. This agreement allows the Naylor sales 

team to promote the RAIC and enables all costs to be recovered. In return, RAIC 

members receive a printed annual directory. 

In accordance with the RAIC’s environmentally friendly policy, the membership 

was polled regarding the need for a printed publication, and whether an online 

version sufficed. Response was limited but quite clearly evenly divided. 


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External Relations 

The RAIC organizes and funds external relations into two distinct categories: National and International 

Affairs. 

National Affairs 

President Visit to Provincial Associations and CACB 

In the spring of 2007, RAIC President Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC and Executive Director, Jon 

Hobbs, FRAIC toured the country and met with every provincial association of Architects. Feedback 

and cooperation was significant, allowing the RAIC to advance several membership and 

practice support initiatives. 


Roundtable with Provincial Associations 

The RAIC hosted and facilitated a roundtable with representatives from all the provinces and territories 

along with representatives from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) 

for day-long discussions on the integration of International Architectural Graduates / Internationally 

Trained Professionals (IAGs / ITPs) and other national projects. 

The following actions were agreed to: 

1. Implement Automatic Canadian Architectural 

Certification Board Certification for all Graduates 

of Accredited Canadian University Schools of 

Architecture. 

2. Update the Canadian Educational Standard. 

3. Create a Task Force to develop a mechanism to 

evaluate experience for Internationally Trained 

Professionals (ITPs). 

4. Prepare an update to the Canadian Handbook of 

Practice for Architects (CHOP) in an electronic 

format. 

5. Complete details of a business case and proposal 

for a national database to record continuing education 

credits. 

6. Provide feedback on revised Document Nine and on 

the new Guidelines for Architectural Competitions. 


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Construction industry Consultative Committee (CICC) 

In August 2007, David Simpson, PP/FRAIC, Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC and Jon Hobbs, 

FRAIC attending the annual CICC meeting – with the senior elected and staff officers of the 

other organizations that comprise CCDC, namely the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), 

the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies (ACEC) and Construction Specifications 

Canada (CSC). The RAIC was able to get a commitment that once new alternate dispute resolution 

language is incorporated into RAIC standard contracts then the CCDC will commit to including 

enabling language in their own documents, beginning with CCDC 2, within six months. 

RAIC Syllabus Renewal 

The Interim Program Advisory Committee continues to work diligently on consultation, program 

development and a transition plan with our institutional partner, Athabasca University, to offer the 

renewed Syllabus program. 

The renewed program will offer: 


• Bachelor of Science (Architecture) – B.Sc. (Architecture) 

• A Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science Program (Architecture) for those with community 

college diplomas – B.Sc. (Architecture) 

• A Graduate Diploma in Architecture – Dipl. Architecture 

Interim Program Advisory Council Members 

Ian Macdonald, FRAIC, Chair 

Jay Hiscox, MRAIC 

Carole Scheffer, FRAIC 

David Covo, FRAIC 

Len Rodrigues, FRAIC 


Claudio Brun del Re, FRAIC 


Barry Johns, FRAIC 

Michael Miller, FRAIC 

Dr. Lisa Carter, Athabasca University 

Human Resources and Social Development Canada 

After completing a study through Prism Economics in February 2007, entitled Integration and 

Licensure of Internationally Trained Architecture Graduates, the RAIC applied for funding for a 

second phase which would undertake three distinct projects: 

• A new website for Architects considering emigrating to Canada. 

• Support for the revision and development of RAIC Syllabus courses. 

• A new licensing system for those Architects with foreign training and experience. 


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The funding application was successful and in October Parliamentary Secretary, Lynne Yelich, 

announced officially at a joint press conference that funding for these projects would proceed. 

Canada Council for the Arts 

The RAIC submitted a brief to the Canada Council for the Arts during their strategic planning 

consultations. Among the suggestions, the RAIC indicated that Architecture was under funded 

and not visible in comparison to the other arts. 

The RAIC continues to build on its partnership with the CCA for the administration of the 

Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. 

International Affairs 

Federación des Colegios des Arquitectos 

de la República Mexicana (FCARM) 


In November 2007, the RAIC President Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, 

FRAIC and Executive Director, Jon Hobbs, 

FRAIC attended the annual assembly of FCARM in 

Chetumal, Mexico. The visit also provided an opportunity 

to discuss and plan for the future APEC Meeting in 

Vancouver, as the Mexicans now host the Secretariat for 

the APEC Architect Project. 

Union international des architectes (UIA) 

In 2007, the RAIC was fortunate to have increased participation in the Union international des 

architectes (UIA). Paul-André Tétreault, AP/FIRAC represented Region III (the Americas) on 

the UIA Council and Bonnie Maples, PP/FRAIC was a member of the Joint Oversight Committee 

which reviews and monitors the development of an international system for continuing professional 

development. 

American Institute of Architects (AIA) 

The RAIC continued to enjoy strong ties with our sister 

association in the United States. The RAIC Executive 

regularly attends the AIA Grassroots leadership conference 

in mid-February and in 2007 the Executive was 

joined by Samuel Oboh, MRAIC, Chair of the RAIC 

Alberta Chapter at the annual AIA Grassroots 

Conference. 

RAIC President Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC looks on as the Governor of 

Quintana Roo, Felix González Canto speaks on the importance of architecture 

to the development of his state (one of the most important tourist areas in 

the world). 

Samuel Oboh, MRAIC; Christine McEntee; Jon Hobbs, FRAIC; 

Yves Gosselin AP/FIRAC; Paule Boutin, FIRAC; RK Stewart, Hon. MRAIC, FAIA; 

Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC | photo: Ellen Delage 


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In May 2007, Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC received the AIA President’s Medal from RK Stewart, 

Hon. MRAIC in San Antonio, Texas. 

APEC Architect Project 

The RAIC worked with architectural associations within the Pacific Rim nations to increased and 

improve labour mobility and to promote exchanges and the free movement of architectural services. 

The RAIC has an APEC Monitoring Committee to review applications and respond to questions 

regarding the APEC Architect Project. 


Canadian Monitoring Committee Members for 2007 

Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC 



Lisa Bate, FRAIC 

Larry Jones, FRAIC 

Charles Henley 

Presidents Medals 

President 


Past-President, Architectural Institute of 

British Columbia; RAIC Regional Director, BC 

Ontario Association of Architects 

Architects Association of Prince Edward Island 

Newfoundland Association of Architects 

Every year during the RAIC Festival of Architecture the RAIC President confers the Presidents 

Medal and Honorary Membership on Presidents of national architectural associations which 

enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship with the RAIC. Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC bestowed the 

RAIC President’s Medal on the following individuals: 

R.K. Stewart, Hon. MRAIC, 

President, American Institute of Architects 

Robert E. Luke, Hon. MRAIC, 

President, National Council of Architectural Registration boards 

Carey Lyon, Hon. MRAIC, 

President, Royal Australian Institute of Architects 

Arquitecto Iván Cervantes Erosa, Hon. MRAIC, 

President, Federación des Colegios des Arquitectos de la República Mexicana 


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Financial Statements of the RAIC 

Note: The following financial information has been extracted 

from the December 31, 2007 financial statements audited by 

Ouseley Hanvey Clipsham Deep LLP. A complete set of 

audited financial statements is available from the RAIC 

office upon request. 

Approved on behalf of the Board: 

Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC, President 

Ranjit (Randy) K. Dhar, FRAIC, Treasurer 


Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2007 

ASSETS 

2007 2006 

Current 

Cash $ 532,929 $ 227,747 

Accounts receivable 31,502 82,436 

Prepaid expenses 102,864 102,124 

667,295 412,307 

PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT 8,535 27,948 

$ 675,830 $ 440,255 

LIABILITIES 

Current 

Accounts payable $ 170,074 $ 127,791 

Deferred revenue 197,919 65,796 

367,993 193,587 

NET ASSETS 

Invested in capital assets 8,535 27,948 

Unrestricted 299,302 218,720 

307,837 246,668 

$ 675,830 $ 440,255 

Statement of Changes in Net Assets 

for the Year Ended December 31, 2007 


INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS 

Balance – beginning of year $ 27,948 $ 54,054 

Purchase of property & equipment 3,523 2,862 

Amortization (22,936) (28,968) 

Balance – end of year $ 8,535 $ 27,948 

UNRESTRICTED 

Balance – beginning of year $ 218,720 $ 181,460 

Net revenue for the year 61,169 11,154 

Purchase of property & equipment (3,523) (2,862) 

Amortization 22,936 28,968 

Balance – end of year $ 299,302 $ 218,720 

Statement of Revenue and Expenditure 

for the Year Ended December 31, 2007 


REVENUE 

Membership $ 873,038 $ 783,513 

Grants and general sponsorship 57,152 122,184 

Awards program 33,960 87,741 

Festival of Architecture 72,192 54,109 

Research and Publications - 41,153 

Practice support 292,610 307,074 

Centennial 5,766 - 

Other 87,746 70,440 

1,422,464 1,466,214 

EXPENDITURE 

Membership 13,593 23,938 

Communications 40,475 33,712 

Awards program 27,158 55,895 

Festival of Architecture 20,849 29,613 

Research and publications - 51,908 

Practice support 175,197 229,007 

Advocacy 33,544 18,441 

Administration 767,913 738,884 

External relations and Board 145,647 145,030 

Committees 128,907 128,632 

Centennial 8,012 - 

1,361,295 1,455,060 

NET REVENUE FOR THE YEAR $ 61,169 $ 11,154 

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RAIC Foundation 

The RAIC Foundation is supported entirely by bequests and voluntary donations and includes 

endowments that provide financial assistance for worthwhile projects that advance the understanding 

and awareness of Architecture, both for the public and for the profession. In 2007 cash gifts of 

$12,710 were received by the Foundation as donations from members (not including the new 

Centennial Fund). 

The Foundation’s mission is to develop programs to: 

• ensure a vibrant place for Architecture in Canadian society; 

• advance excellence in Architecture; and, 

• promote the development of programs to support the architectural profession throughout Canada. 

The Foundation Trustees oversee the administration of, and act as the jury for, the RAIC Foundation 

Awards established by bequests from members of the Institute, in addition to the RAIC Foundation 

Award. The Trustees are: 



Paul Polson, FRAIC 

J. Robert Thibodeau, FIRAC 


Bonnie Maples, PP/FRAIC, replaced by Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC 

In the same order as above, the Trustees at the 2007 RAIC Festival of Architecture | photos: Narvali Digital Photography 

Centennial Fund 

To celebrate the RAIC’s 100th anniversary a new endowment fund within the RAIC Foundation has 

been created that will provide deserving Interns or Intern Architects with an annual awards program 

for years to come. As of December 31, 2007, a total of $94,450 had been raised. 

2007 Foundation Awards 

Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design and 

Research 

This scholarship was established through an endowment from the Canada Green Building Council 

(CaGBC) in June 2006. The main purpose of the fund is to nurture the next generation of 


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“green” designers by promoting and encouraging sustainable 

research and design in Canadian Schools of Architecture. 

In the fall of 2007, the RAIC issued a Call for Submissions for the 

Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design 

and Research. The scholarship will be awarded in early 2008. 

The following are recipents of Foundation Scholarships: 

The André Francou Legacy 

Céline-Coralie Mertenat 


Arthur Buckwell Memorial Scholarship 

Adam Robinson 


Burwell Coon Traveling Scholarship 

Kerry Ross, MRAIC 

Life Sciences Building, University of British Columbia, 

Certified USGBC LEED-NC v2 Gold | Diamond and 

Schmitt Architects Incorporated | photo: Elizabeth Gyde 


Bernard Jodoin Scholarships 

Marianne Gaudreault-Charbonneau Université Laval 

Bruno Ferron 


Serena Yuen Ying Lee 

Université McGill 

Ernest Wilby Memorial Scholarship 

Andrew Chau 


Foundation Award 

Christopher Macdonald, FRAIC 

The Gerard Venne Bursary 

Not awarded in 2007 

Student Award for Justice Architecture 

Not awarded in 2007 


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Financial Statements of the 


Note: The following financial information has been extracted 

from the December 31, 2007 financial statements audited by 

Ouseley Hanvey Clipsham Deep LLP. A complete set of 

audited financial statements is available from the RAIC 

office upon request. 

Approved on behalf of the Board: 

Paul-André Tétreault, AP/FIRAC, Chair 

Jon Hobbs, FRAIC, Executive Secretary 


Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2007 


ASSETS 

Cash $ 76,593 $ 51,683 

Accounts receivable 11,098 2,656 

Accrued interest receivable 1,896 5,881 

Investments 576,348 532,198 

$ 665,935 $ 592,418 

LIABILITIES 

Accounts payable $ 900 $ 800 

NET ASSETS 

Capital reserve 551,372 467,283 

Revenue reserve 113,663 124,335 

665,035 591,618 

$ 665,935 $ 592,418 

Statement of Capital Reserve Net Assets 

as at December 31, 2007 


Wilby Memorial Fund $ 20,000 $ 20,000 

Francou Trust Fund 34,402 34,402 

Buckwell Memorial Fund 26,575 26,575 

Burwell R. Coon Trust Fund 25,000 25,000 

Barstow Trust Fund 2,150 2,150 

Gerard Venne Bursary Fund 62,070 60,615 

PWGSC Awards in Justice Architecture 55,000 55,000 

Bernard Jodoin Scholarship Fund 211,725 210,126 

RAIC Centennial Fund 94,450 33,415 

Canada Green Building Council Fund 20,000 - 

$ 551,372 $ 467,283 

Statement of Revenue Reserve Net Assets 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 

Interest 

Balance and Balance 

Dec. 31, donations Dec. 31, 

2006 revenue Expenditure 2007 

Wilby Memorial Fund $ 2,226 $ 843 $ 1,300 $ 1,769 

Francou Trust Fund 1,970 1,380 2,100 1,250 

Buckwell Memorial Fund 2,444 1,096 1,800 1,740 

Burwell R. Coon Trust Fund 4,306 967 5,300 (27) 

Barstow Trust Fund 998 127 - 1,125 

Gerard Venne Bursary Fund 117 2,434 1,755 796 

PWGSC Awards in 

Justice Architecture 22,482 3,108 300 25,290 

Bernard Jodoin 

Scholarship Fund 6,148 8,295 11,899 2,544 

RAIC Centennial Fund - 3,791 300 3,491 

General Trust Fund 83,644 3,123 11,082 75,685 

$ 124,335 $ 25,164 $ 35,836 $ 113,663 

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