The short answer

Direct transfer

An applicant already licensed in another Canadian province submits their licensing history, application, and documents, and no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment is required.

Source
“If you are already licensed in another Canadian province (or were licensed there within the past 12 months) and want to become licensed in Nova Scotia, follow the steps below.”
nsrec.ns.ca/licensees/licensing/transferring-from-another-province

Both provinces

Licensed in QuebecMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission
Guide Real estate agent in Quebec Real estate agent in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission

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