Physician Licence: Moving from Quebec to Ontario
The short answer
Direct transfer
Under the Automatic Recognition route effective January 1, 2026, qualified physicians holding an equivalent full licence in another Canadian jurisdiction can have their licence automatically recognized in Ontario without retaking entry-to-practice exams or a competence assessment. Source
“Effective January 1, 2026, this route allows qualified physicians holding an equivalent licence in another Canadian jurisdiction to have their licence “automatically” recognized in Ontario.”
cpso.on.ca/en/Physicians/Registration/Automatic-Recognition-For-Lab...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Quebec | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Collège des médecins du Québec | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario |
| Guide | Physician in Quebec | Physician in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
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