Province comparison
Speech-language Pathologist Licensing by Province
Licence status by province and territory
Boundaries simplified for display. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census boundary files.
- Licence required
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Licence required
- Alberta: Licence required
- Saskatchewan: Licence required
- Manitoba: Not confirmed yet
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Licence required
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Licence required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not listed | 3 |
| Alberta | Not listed | 6 |
| Saskatchewan | Not listed | 4 |
| Ontario | Not listed | 0 |
| Nova Scotia | $1,500 | 10 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not listed | 1 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | CETP Exam | — | Not listed | 1.4 to 1.8 months (partial) | $47.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | — | OET CLB 9 | Not listed | — | $55.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Canadian Entry-to-Practice (CETP) Exam | — | Not listed | — | $53.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Canadian Entry to Practice (CETP) Exam | — | Not listed | — | $46.70 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Canadian Entry-To-Practice Exam (CETP) | — | $1,500 (Trained outside Canada) | 25.8 to 26.8 months (partial) | $46.93 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Canadian Entry -To-Practice (CETP) Exam, National Certification Exam | — | Not listed | — | $45.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (24)
- Not stated (18)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $33.33 | $46.15 | $59.52 |
| British Columbia | $38.46 | $47.00 | $75.00 |
| Alberta | $32.05 | $55.00 | $64.66 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.90 | $53.00 | $71.43 |
| Manitoba | $21.00 | $47.50 | $56.59 |
| Ontario | $29.00 | $46.70 | $59.35 |
| Quebec | $34.00 | $41.00 | $51.50 |
| New Brunswick | $34.71 | $47.14 | $55.02 |
| Nova Scotia | $34.95 | $46.93 | $63.56 |
| Prince Edward Island | $39.90 | $46.79 | $55.81 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.75 | $45.00 | $50.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Outlook not determined |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Yukon | Outlook not determined |
| Northwest Territories | Outlook not determined |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Credential assessments Which regulators ask for an assessment of your education.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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