The short answer

Extra steps

A registered apprentice from another province or territory may get credit for their training in Ontario, but must find a sponsor, apply for an Ontario apprenticeship, and have Skilled Trades Ontario verify their out-of-province training.

Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to Ontario
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupations Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Insulator (heat and frost) in Northwest Territories Insulator (heat and frost) in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

    Source
    “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
  2. Apply for an apprenticeship

    Source
    “Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
  3. Training verification

    Source
    “Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

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

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