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Lawyer Licence: Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
The short answer
Not stated
The pages list a Transfer to British Columbia application form but do not state what a lawyer licensed in another Canadian province must do to register. Source
“Transfer to British Columbia”
lawsociety.bc.ca/for-lawyers/registration-and-licensee-services/forms
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | The Law Society of Ontario | Law Society of BC |
| Guide | Lawyer in Ontario | Lawyer in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Law Society of BC
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Law Society of BC
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