The AIBC continues its review and modernization of both the AIBC Bylaws and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics) that is found in the bylaws. This is a notification for Registrants and the public about proposed amendments to the AIBC Bylaws, including two new Professional Standards. The proposed amendments have received approval in principle from the AIBC Board and are under review by the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance (OSPG).
Registrants are reminded that under the Professional Governance Act (PGA), the Board is authorized to amend the AIBC Bylaws and the Code of Ethics, for delivery to the OSPG for final decision and filing by the Minister.
Proposed Bylaw Amendments
The proposed amendments are generally administrative in nature and impact a range of bylaws, including Governance; Registration and Licensing; Complaints and Investigation; Discipline; and Public Disclosure. To see all of the proposed changes, please refer to the AIBC Bylaws Amendments Chart.
A summary of the more substantive changes can be found below:
Governance
- Amendments to Board election bylaws and Schedule F: Board Rules for Board Election, to add clarity in the event of an election by acclamation, and to include rules for temporary appointments of Registrant Board Members.
- Amendments to modernize the General Meeting bylaws and the meeting itself, including removing legacy procedures such as meeting protocols and voting on meeting minutes, which now can be approved by the Board in advance of the General Meeting.
Registration and Licensing
- Amendment to broaden the acceptable architectural experience permitted for Former Registrants reinstating (i.e., from countries that have a Mutual Recognition Agreement with Canada or the AIBC).
- Amendment to allow the cancellation of a Certificate of Practice if there is no Architect able and permitted to practise architecture for the firm.
Discipline
- New bylaw to ensure Complainants are notified in a timely manner of the outcome of a Discipline Hearing.
Public Disclosure
- Amendment to clarify that only business mailing addresses of Firm Registrants connected to an individual engaged in the Regulated Practice must be published on the Register.
- Amendment requiring inclusion of the name of the Collaborating Architect and their Architectural Firm with the Register information published for for Temporary Licensees (Architects).
Read the AIBC Bylaws Amendment Chart (PDF)
The AIBC Board invites review of the proposed amendments to the AIBC Bylaws. Feedback can be submitted through an online feedback form or by emailing bylawfeedback@aibc.ca.
Two New Proposed Professional Standards in the Code of Ethics
As shared on October 1, the Professional Standards Advisory Group has recommended two new Professional Standards regarding Competency and Field Review Services, approved in principle by the Board. A summary of the two new proposed Standards can be found below:
Competency Professional Standard
This new standard would require that an Architect’s services in preparation for construction be sufficiently complete, correct, comprehensive, and coordinated for the purposes stated.
The goal of this standard is to reinforce expectations that construction documentation services are provided competently. The language is intended to reflect and more directly articulate the profession’s and the public’s historic and current understanding of the nature and quality of this core architectural service. This is not a new or ‘higher’ standard for services; it reinforces the expectation that these services are performed competently.
Field Review Services Professional Standard
This new standard would confirm the requirement that Architects must provide field services for all building design or building alteration commissions leading to construction.
This standard is intended to reinforce that field services, including field review as defined by building codes, are a basic service expectation on construction commissions, regardless of size, complexity, or client preference. Most notably, field review requirements are not limited to Part 3 buildings; they are also a professional service requirement for Part 9 buildings. Concerns expressed by building officials and others about lack of field review in smaller buildings has informed the proposed standard.
It is important to note that this standard does not diminish an Architect’s discretion and professional responsibility in relation to the frequency, number, or extent of field reviews on each commission.
Review the proposed new Professional Standards (PDF)
Registrant Feedback – Provide Comments
The AIBC Board invites your review of the proposed amendments to AIBC Bylaws and new proposed Professional Standards, and encourages your consultation participation. Feedback can be submitted to the AIBC by emailing bylawfeedback@aibc.ca. In addition, an online feedback form is available for Registrants to share their comments.
An online consultation session to review the two proposed Professional Standards will also be held on:
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 12–1:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Learning Units: 1.5 Core
Registration: Register online
The amendments and any feedback received will be presented to the AIBC Board for consideration prior to final bylaw approval. If approved, the Bylaws will be filed with the OSPG. Once in effect, Registrants and the public will be notified, and an updated set of AIBC Bylaws and Code of Ethics will be published.