The short answer

Not stated

The College of Opticians of Ontario does not state how people licensed in another province apply.

Source
“Under the As of Right exemption, out of province regulated opticians may start working in Ontario while they are completing their registration with the College of Opticians of Ontario.”
coptont.org/public/information-for-employers-and-business-owners/faq

Both provinces

Licensed in Nova ScotiaMoving to Ontario
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Nova Scotia College of Dispensing Opticians The College of Opticians of Ontario
Guide Optician in Nova Scotia Optician in Ontario

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with The College of Opticians of Ontario

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with The College of Opticians of Ontario

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