The short answer

Direct transfer

An applicant who holds a Registered membership or equal classification with their local provincial or state interior design association may apply for Non-Resident Registered membership based on that membership.

Source
“have a Registered membership or equal classification with his or her local provincial or state interior design association or meet or exceed the requirements for Registered membership in the Association;”
idns.ca/newmbrscate

Both provinces

Licensed in AlbertaMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Alberta Association of Architects Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia
Guide Interior designer in Alberta Interior designer in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia

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