Physiotherapist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Direct transfer
Under labour mobility, professionals certified in one Canadian jurisdiction are considered to have met the requirements for certification in other Canadian jurisdictions without additional training, assessment, or experience requirements. Source
“Under the terms of labour mobility, professionals and tradespeople certified in one Canadian jurisdiction will be considered to have met the requirements for certification in other Canadian jurisdictions without having to undergo additional training or assessment or meet additional experience requirements.”
collegept.org/how-to-become-a-physiotherapist/how-to-apply
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy | College of Physiotherapists of Ontario |
| Guide | Physiotherapist in Nova Scotia | Physiotherapist in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
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