The short answer

Direct transfer

Tradespeople with a valid out-of-province Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal endorsement can work in New Brunswick using their existing credential without first obtaining a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification.

Source
“Tradespeople with a valid out-of-province Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) or Red Seal endorsement can work in New Brunswick using their existing credential.”
gnb.ca/en/topic/education-training/apprenticeship-trades/trained-tr...

Both provinces

Licensed in QuebecMoving to New Brunswick
Licence status Certification required Voluntary certification
Regulator Commission de la construction du Québec New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Guide Carpenter in Quebec Carpenter in New Brunswick

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

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