Hairstylist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Direct transfer
A holder of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory can apply using a PDF form and, once the application is approved, is issued an Ontario Certificate of Qualification without any additional exam or assessment being described. Source
“Once your application is approved and you are issued a Certificate of Qualification, you may then use the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal to update your information, pay fees or initiate other applications.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Hairstylist in Nova Scotia | Hairstylist in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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