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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 “RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. It provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.” The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 330 – 55 Murray Street, Ottawa ON K1N 5M3 Tel: (613) 241-3600 Fax: (613) 241-5750 info@raic.org www.raic.org
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: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 2007 Annual Report “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 President’s Report 1
Page 1: The Royal Architectural Institute o
Page 5 and 6: As we complete the celebration of o
Page 7 and 8: and Encouraging Innovation Through
Page 9 and 10: Report on RAIC Activities Awards Th
Page 11 and 12: Green Building Jury Neil Munro, FRA
Page 13 and 14: In 2007, Maria Cook of the Ottawa C
Page 15 and 16: 2007 RAIC Honour Roll The RAIC Hono
Page 17 and 18: 2007 Honorary Fellows Francine Houb
Page 19 and 20: Platinum Level $15,000 Hanscomb Lim
Page 21 and 22: Maximizing Productivity and Encoura
Page 23 and 24: CCDC completed work on the revision
Page 25 and 26: Advocacy Magazine Two issues of the
Page 27 and 28: Website The RAIC website was update
Page 29 and 30: Construction industry Consultative
Page 31 and 32: In May 2007, Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRA
Page 33 and 34: RAIC Foundation The RAIC Foundation
Page 35: Financial Statements of the RAIC Fo

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