Architect Licence: Moving from Ontario to Quebec
The short answer
Direct transfer
An architect who is a member of another Canadian professional corporation for architects can apply to the OAQ for a professional licence by filling out the application form, paying the required fees and demonstrating appropriate knowledge of French, with no additional exam or competence assessment mentioned. Source
“An architect who is a member of another Canadian professional corporation for architects and who intends to work on several projects in the province of Québec or open a practice there must apply to the OAQ for a professional licence.”
oaq.com/devenir-architecte/demande-de-permis-dexercice/demande-pour...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Ontario Association of Architects | Ordre des architectes du Québec |
| Guide | Architect in Ontario | Architect in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Remplir le formulaire de demande
Source
“Fill out the application form for a professional licence for Canadian architects and pay the required fees ;”
oaq.com/devenir-architecte/demande-de-permis-dexercice/demande-pour...Démontrer la connaissance du français
Source
“Demonstrate that he or she has an appropriate knowledge of French, in compliance with section 35 of the Charter of the French language.”
oaq.com/devenir-architecte/demande-de-permis-dexercice/demande-pour...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des architectes du Québec
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