Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA)

• Corporations

• A majority of directors and at least one officer of the corporation must be either Professional Engineers registered with APEGM or APEGM Professional Engineers and MAA-registered members.
• The beneficial ownership of the majority of voting shares of the corporation must be vested in either Professional Engineers registered with APEGM or APEGM Professional Engineers and MAA-registered members.
  • Beneficial Ownership of the majority of voting shares within any of the individual corporate entities that is achieved through a holding company is only permitted if the holding company also meets the requirements and obtains its own Certificate of Approval from MAA on an annual basis

Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $250,000.

• A business may not be conducted under a name that is the same or similar to another name being used by a valid entity that engages in the practice of architecture or architecture and engineering so that its use would (in the opinion of the registration board) deceive or confuse the public. The name cannot be misleading or unprofessional. 
• The name or style that an entity carries on the practice of architecture shall include the word "architect" or an abbreviation, derivation, or variation thereof approved by the registration board.

The primary and customary business of the corporation must be both architecture and engineering. The practice of architecture must be conducted under the direct personal supervision and responsibility of one or more permanent employees or shareholders who are MAA-registered members.

• Partnerships

• All of the partners of the firm must be either Professional Engineers who are registered with APEGM or APEGM Professional Engineers and MAA-registered members
• No one other than APEGM Professional Engineers or MAA-registered members may be associated with the practice

Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $250,000.

• A business may not be conducted under a name that is the same or similar to another name being used by a valid entity that engages in the practice of architecture or architecture and engineering so that its use would (in the opinion of the registration board) deceive or confuse the public. The name cannot be misleading or unprofessional. 
• The name or style that an entity carries on the practice of architecture shall include the word "architect" or an abbreviation, derivation, or variation thereof approved by the registration board.

The primary and customary business of the partnership must be both architecture and engineering. The practice of architecture must be conducted under the direct personal supervision and responsibility of one or more permanent employees or partners who are MAA-registered members.

• Partnership of Corporate Entities

• A majority of directors and at least one officers of each corporation in the partnership must be MAA-registered members
• The beneficial ownership of the majority of voting shares of each corporation must be vested in MAA-registered Members
  • Beneficial Ownership of the majority of voting shares within any of the individual corporate entities that is achieved through a holding company is only permitted if the holding company also meets the requirements and obtains its own Certificate of Approval from MAA on an annual basis

Proof of professional liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $250,000.

• A business may not be conducted under a name that is the same or similar to another name being used by a valid entity that engages in the practice of architecture or architecture and engineering so that its use would (in the opinion of the registration board) deceive or confuse the public. The name cannot be misleading or unprofessional. 
• The name or style that an entity carries on the practice of architecture shall include the word "architect" or an abbreviation, derivation, or variation thereof approved by the registration board.

The primary and customary business of the corporation must be architecture and must be conducted under the direct personal supervision and responsibility of one or more permanent employees or shareholders who are MAA-registered members.

These are individuals who, in accordance with the laws of the province, are entitled to practice architecture in the Province of Manitoba and to use the titles "Architect", "Registered Architect" or the designation "M.A.A." following their name.