The short answer

Direct transfer

A worker who holds a Red Seal endorsement in the trade may apply for a CCQ competency certificate based on that endorsement without retaking an entry-to-practice examination.

Source
“Workers who have obtained the Red Seal endorsement have their skills in this trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ’s Customer Services by mail or by going to one of the regional offices.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge

Both provinces

Licensed in OntarioMoving to Quebec
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Skilled Trades Ontario Commission de la construction du Québec
Guide Boilermaker in Ontario Boilermaker in Quebec

Steps to transfer

  1. Apply with Red Seal

    Source
    “Workers who have obtained the Red Seal endorsement have their skills in this trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ’s Customer Services by mail or by going to one of the regional offices.”
    ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec

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