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Registered Members
Council may admit as a Registered Member any individual who provides:
- Proof of completion of Education, Experience and Examination requirements.
- A legal declaration of having knowledge of documents governing the practice of architecture in Manitoba.
- Evidence of good character.
Registered Members in good standing with other provincial/territorial associations who meet the requirements under the Canadian Reciprocity Agreement are also eligible, as are members in good standing in other jurisdictions who meet the requirements under a Mutual Recognition Agreement which CALA has entered into (Reciprocity).
Privileges
Registered Members are entitled to:
- Use the title "Architect", "Registered Architect", or the initials "M.A.A." after his/her name.
- Hold office as an elected member of the MAA Council and serve on MAA Committees.
- Receive benefits and undertake the duties and responsibilities under The Architects Act and MAA By-Laws (relative to the practice of architecture in the Province of Manitoba).
- Attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meetings.
- Receive the MAA electronic bulletin and other correspondence to the MAA membership.
Application
There are different application requirements, subject to eligibility:
- New Applicants (Not currently licensed)
- Applicants Licenced Elsewhere in Canada
- Applicants under The Mutual Recognition Agreement with NCARB
- Applicants under The Tri-National Agreement with the USA and Mexico
- Applicants under The Mutual Recognition Agreement with Australia and New Zealand
Architects must register both themselves and their firms with the MAA in order to practice the profession and/or represent themselves as an architectural firm in Manitoba, regardless of what form of service might be delivered:
- Requirements for Registration of a Practice
- MAA Policy on Illegal Practice / Misrepresentation
- MAA Policy on Applications