Minister Sidhu announces launch of mutual recognition agreement for architects between Canada and European Union

January 19, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, welcomes the launch of the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Professional Qualifications of Architects (MRAA) under the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

The MRAA makes it easier to recognize Canadian and European architects' professio