Private Investigator Licence: Moving from Ontario to Quebec
The short answer
Direct transfer
A holder of a valid licence from another Canadian province must obtain a Bureau licence and attach a copy of that licence to the application, and may be exempted from the training required by regulation in that category of service, with no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment mentioned. Source
“Holding a valid licence from another Canadian province may exempt you from the training that is required by regulation in this category of service.”
bspquebec.ca/en/51/frequently-asked-questions
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Ministry of the Solicitor General | Bureau de la sécurité privée |
| Guide | Private investigator in Ontario | Private investigator in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Bureau de la sécurité privée
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Bureau de la sécurité privée
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