# RAIC Advocates Canadian Procurement Access

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) reports that 78% of surveyed respondents source more than half of their specified products and materials domestically, while gaps in Canadian product categories remain the leading barrier to further domestic sourcing. RAIC plans to advocate for fair access for Canadian architectural firms in federal procurement, better information on Canadian products, and evidence-informed implementation of Buy Canadian objectives.

- Contractors and suppliers may benefit from improving the visibility of Canadian-made products and clearly documenting domestic sourcing capacity.
- Procurement professionals should account for the reported product-category gaps when assessing domestic sourcing options, alongside quality, sustainability, affordability, and regional conditions.
- The survey reflects industry sourcing practices and RAIC’s advocacy priorities; it does not announce a new procurement requirement or contract opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of Canada

### Sources
- [RAIC releases national survey report on buy Canadian and built environment – Canadian Architect](https://canadianarchitect.com/raic-releases-national-survey-report-on-buy-canadian-and-built-environment) - Canadian Architect