Physician Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to Alberta
The short answer
Direct transfer
Physicians already licensed in another Canadian province or territory may transfer under agreements such as the Labour Mobility Act, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, and must complete the full CPSA application process for an Alberta practice permit. Source
“Physicians, surgeons, and osteopaths who are registered by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/physician-surgeon...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Northwest Territories | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Professional Licensing Office, NWT Health and Social Services | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta |
| Guide | Physician in Northwest Territories | Physician in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Review transfer agreements
Source
“These agreements support recognition of licences across Canadian jurisdictions.”
cpsa.ca/physicians/registration/apply-to-practise/independent-pract...Apply for practice permit
Source
“All applicants must complete the full CPSA application process.”
cpsa.ca/physicians/registration/apply-to-practise/independent-pract...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with CPSA
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