Michael J. Cox, FRAIC, an architect from Manitoba who has led numerous organizations and is passionate about the contribution architects can make in their communities, is the 79th President of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
Mr. Cox received the President?s Medal of office from the 2017 President Ewa Bieniecka, FRAIC, at a change-of-office ceremony on February 2 in Ottawa. About 40 guests attended, including past presidents and the RAIC Board of Directors, who were in the national capital region for a board meeting. The one-year term began January 1. Mr. Cox has been serving as President since September 2017 when Ms. Bieniecka shortened her term for personal reasons.
Michael J. Cox. Photo by Couvrette Photography, Ottawa ?The RAIC needs to focus on the immediate needs of its members at all stages of their careers and in all sizes of practice,? said Mr. Cox, who has been a sole practitioner for nearly 40 years. ?This includes delivering relevant and accessible continuing-education programs, helping emerging practitioners, and advocating for architects on practice issues such as procurement reform.?
Mr. Cox, a past president of the Manitoba Association of Architects, said he will encourage significant membership growth among licensed architects as well as graduate architects, academics and emerging practitioners. ?Greater numbers are essential for the RAIC to strengthen its advocacy on behalf of the profession and the built environment. I will be speaking ...