Architect Licence: Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
Architects registered in good standing in another Canadian province or territory can register with the AIBC under the Canadian Reciprocity Agreement by submitting an application and a Confirmation of Registration, with no additional exam or competence assessment stated. Source
“Applicants currently registered in good standing with another architectural regulator in Canada may seek registration with the AIBC under the Canadian Reciprocity Agreement.”
aibc.ca/registration/become-an-architect-aibc/mutual-recognition-ag...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Ontario Association of Architects | Architectural Institute of BC |
| Guide | Architect in Ontario | Architect in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Obtain Confirmation of Registration
Source
“You will need your “home” jurisdiction to provide a Confirmation of Registration. Please contact your architectural regulator to forward the confirmation document directly to the AIBC. A nominal fee may apply.”
aibc.ca/registration/become-an-architect-aibc/mutual-recognition-ag...Submit reciprocity application
Source
“You will also need to submit the following: Application for Canadian Reciprocity (PDF)”
aibc.ca/registration/become-an-architect-aibc/mutual-recognition-ag...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Architectural Institute of BC
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