The short answer

Not stated

The pages say Canadian certificate holders must apply using a PDF guide and form to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, but do not state whether they can register without retaking the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment.

Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to Ontario
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupations Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Construction electrician in Northwest Territories Construction electrician in Ontario

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

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