Good Standing has a broader definition under the Professional Governance Act than it had under the now repealed Architects Act, which is consistent with professional regulatory expectations. The AIBC Bylaws (PDF) define “Good Standing” as the state of registration of any Registrant in which all of the following conditions apply:
- The Registrant is not suspended or under a restriction, term, condition, or limitation of practice that specifically removes the Registrant from Good Standing;
- The Registrant is compliant with all Continuing Education System requirements by the Final CES Deadline;
- The Registrant is compliant with all applicable Audit and Practice Review requirements;
- If a Firm Registrant, is in compliance with all Certificate of Practice, professional liability insurance, Firm Continuing Education, and Firm Update requirements; and
- The Registrant has no Fees or Costs owing to the AIBC that are past due.
Why Good Standing Is Important
Good Standing status is required for certain regulatory activities and registration processes, such as voluntary resignation or Firm closure. The chart below outlines several activities that can only be completed if the registration of a Registrant is in Good Standing. Please note it is not exhaustive of all activities that require Good Standing status:
Activities that Require Good Standing Status |
AIBC Bylaw Reference |
| Voluntarily resign registration (individual Registrants) or close Firms (Firm Registrants) | 4.82; 4.83 |
| Reinstate registration | 4.16 |
| Register as a Retired Architect | 4.19 |
| Be issued a letter of Good Standing | 4.88 |
| Stand for election as a Registrant Board Member | 2.57.2 |
| Remain as a Registrant Board Member | Schedule C: Board Code of Conduct, 3.4 |
| Propose an Advisory Resolution or vote for proposed motions at a General Meeting | 2.117.2; 2.123; 2.127 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are several frequently asked questions regarding Good Standing status:
Is Good Standing published on the AIBC register?
How do I know if my registration is not in Good Standing? How do I return my registration to Good Standing status?
Will I be able to renew my registration if my registration is Not in Good Standing?
AIBC Contact
If you have any questions about Good Standing status or requirements, please contact the Registration and Licensing Department at registration@aibc.ca.