b'December 2020A component organization of the Canadian Society of Landscape ArchitectsWhy Ontario Needs a Practice Act for Landscape ArchitectsBerczy ParkClaude Cormier et Associs - Toronto, ONThe images in this document are all examples of awardwinning projects across Ontario that have been recognized by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Attorney General Doug Downey, MPP (BarrieSpringwater A PRACTICE ACT WOULD REDUCE RISK OF LITIGATION Oro Medonte) asked the OALA what problem they were trying to solve Heres why:A PRACTICE ACT WOULD REDUCE RED TAPELandscape architects carry out their profession upholding a code of ethics where public health, safety and well-Here are three reasons why: being is absolutely paramount It would allow landscape architects to regulate themselves Additionally, they make critical recommendations and in a similar manner as over 30 other professions in Ontario decisions affecting the feasibility of projects to meet public health and safety standards It would allow the profession to regulate in the public The contribution landscape architects make on a region interest for increased public safetywide level (e.g. a ravine strategy) adds to communitiesIt would provide better value to the public expeditingeconomic, social and environmental well-beingdelivery of quality-built form Landscape architects reduce the risk of litigation to the consumer and the province by reducing exposure for liability rising from hazardous and defective design that has caused death, injury and/or property damage A PRACTICE ACT WOULD BE CONSISTENTA PRACTICE ACT WOULD WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS ENSURE ETHICAL PRACTICESHere are the facts: Heres how: The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) A full governing Council with public representation was founded in 1968A fully functioning office with a separate ExecutiveIn 1984, the Bill Davis PC government established a TitleDirector and Registrar Act for Landscape ArchitectsA Continuing Professional Development Program withIn 2016, the OALA launched a campaign to enhancemandatory credit reportinglegislation to a Practice ActPublic interest committees such as Professional PracticeIn the United States, 47 of the 50 states already have a& Ethics and DisciplinePractice Act'