AIBC Newsletter | December 4, 2025

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2026 Annual Renewal of Registration

Invoices for the 2026 Annual Renewal are now available, and have been sent to Registrants. The Board has approved a 2.9 percent increase. As mandated by the Bylaws, annual renewal fees must be paid in full by February 1.
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The Recognized Educational Provider (REP) Program

Through the REP Program, the AIBC works with external organizations to
provide a variety of PD opportunities. REP events are a helpful resource to
support CES Participants in completing their requirements before the June 30, 2026 CES reporting period deadline. Read more.

Institute Executive Update

The following is an announcement from the AIBC’s Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Mark Vernon CPA, CA, CPA (IL). Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • The registration deadline for the Advanced Code Knowledge Course has been extended to December 15, 2025.
  • The January edition of Connected will be published on January 8, 2026.

  • The reciprocity agreement between Canada (ROAC) and the US (NCARB) has been updated, and will be in effect on January 15, 2026.

  • AIBC offices will be closed on December 24 and will re-open January 2, 2026.

AIBC Professional Conduct and Discipline Matters

The AIBC publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC Registrants. Below are the most recent publications:

  • Mark Aquilon Architect AIBC

Intern Architect Happenings

  • If you have any questions about the Oral Exam, CERBs, or anything else related to the Internship in Architecture Program, email iap@aibc.ca.

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • BEA Assessors
  • Conference PD Advisory Group
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
  • Oral Exam Panelists

Recognized Educational Provider Events

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, December 10

    Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility, December 11

    From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products, December 16

  • K2 Stone

    Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America, December 17

  • RAIC

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.6, December 11

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.7, January 8

  • Scranton Products

    Sustainable Partition Systems: Designing Commercial Restrooms for Health Wellness, December 9

Industry News

  • Provide feedback on Bill M 216 – Professional Reliance Act by 3 p.m. on January 6, 2026. Access to information about the bill and the public consultation is available on the committee website.

Call for Entries

  • Call for Submissions: RAIC Governor General's Medals in Architecture. Deadline: December 15, 2025.

  • Call for Speakers: Banff Session 2026 – the Alberta Association of Architects. Deadline: December 18, 2025.

Upcoming Events

  • BUILDEX Vancouver 2026, hosted by Informa – February 11 and 12, 2026. AIBC Registrants are eligible to receive a discount.

Classifieds
  • KCC Architecture and Design Ltd. – Intern Architect
  • Communications and Proposal Coordinator – FaulknerBrowns
  • Kumlin Sullivan Architecture Studio Ltd. – Architect
  • JYW Architecture Inc. – Architectural Technologist

In Passing

  • Roger Romses, former Retired Architect AIBC

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