Province comparison
Massage Therapist Licensing by Province
Licence status by province and territory
Boundaries simplified for display. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census boundary files.
- Licence required
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Licence required
- Alberta: Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan: Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba: Not confirmed yet
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Licence required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
| Where | Licence status | Regulator | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Licence required | College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC | Read the guide for British Columbia |
| Alberta | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Saskatchewan | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Manitoba | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Ontario | Licence required | College of Massage Therapists of Ontario | Read the guide for Ontario |
| Quebec | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| New Brunswick | Licence required | College of Massage Therapy New Brunswick | Read the guide for New Brunswick |
| Nova Scotia | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Licence required | College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador | Read the guide for Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Yukon | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Northwest Territories | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Nunavut | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 0 |
| Ontario | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| New Brunswick | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 1 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $1,400 | Trained in Canada | 4 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Jurisprudence exam, Full licence examination, Partial licence examination, online CKT portion, Partial licence examination, performance-based assessment | — | Not listed | — | $43,600 a year | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) exam, Objectively Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE), Jurisprudence Program | — | Not listed | 0.3 months (partial) | $37,561 a year | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | — | — | Not listed | — | $33,481 a year | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | registration examination (Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ)), registration examination (Objectively Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)), Online Jurisprudence Exam | — | $1,400 (Trained in Canada) | 1.4 to 1.8 months (partial) | $36,400 a year | Good (4 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (6)
- Not stated (6)
All answers as a table
| Licensed in / moving to | British Columbia | Ontario | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Same place | Direct transfer, British Columbia to Ontario | Not stated, British Columbia to New Brunswick | Direct transfer, British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Ontario | Not stated, Ontario to British Columbia | Same place | Not stated, Ontario to New Brunswick | Direct transfer, Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador |
| New Brunswick | Not stated, New Brunswick to British Columbia | Direct transfer, New Brunswick to Ontario | Same place | Direct transfer, New Brunswick to Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not stated, Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia | Direct transfer, Newfoundland and Labrador to Ontario | Not stated, Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick | Same place |
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $32,867 | $62,400 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $43,600 | $81,000 |
| Alberta | $32,867 | $32,867 | $63,600 |
| Saskatchewan | $34,747 | $40,800 | $67,500 |
| Manitoba | $34,810 | $34,810 | $50,400 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $37,561 | $57,200 |
| Quebec | $33,109 | $33,109 | $49,200 |
| New Brunswick | $33,481 | $33,481 | $56,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $35,128 | $35,128 | $56,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not stated | $40,800 | Not stated |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not stated | $36,400 | Not stated |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Good (4 of 5) |
| Yukon | Outlook not determined |
| Northwest Territories | Outlook not determined |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Credential assessments Which regulators ask for an assessment of your education.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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