Midwife Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta
The short answer
Direct transfer
Midwives registered in another Canadian jurisdiction are not required to complete the competence requirements for registration under the Labour Mobility Act, though they have 6 months after registration to complete them. Source
“As per the Labour Mobility Act, you will not be required to complete the competence requirements for registration. Once you are registered with the CMA, you will have 6 months to complete these requirements:”
albertamidwives.org/copy-of-applicants-from-a-candian-mep
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | BC College of Nurses and Midwives | College of Midwives of Alberta |
| Guide | Midwife in British Columbia | Midwife in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with CMA
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with CMA
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