Psychologist Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to Quebec
The short answer
Extra steps
A psychologist licensed in another Canadian province or territory can obtain a Quebec permit, but must take and pass an ethics course and meet the requirements of the Office québécois de la langue française. Source
“Certaines conditions s’appliquent, notamment l’obligation de suivre et réussir un cours portant sur la déontologie ainsi que les exigences de l’Office québécois de la langue française.”
ordrepsy.qc.ca/permis-psychologue-canadien-hors-quebec
Both provinces
| Licensed in Northwest Territories | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Professional Licensing Office, NWT Health and Social Services | Ordre des psychologues du Québec |
| Guide | Psychologist in Northwest Territories | Psychologist in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Réussir un cours de déontologie
Source
“Certaines conditions s’appliquent, notamment l’obligation de suivre et réussir un cours portant sur la déontologie ainsi que les exigences de l’Office québécois de la langue française.”
ordrepsy.qc.ca/permis-psychologue-canadien-hors-quebec
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des psychologues du Québec
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