The short answer

Direct transfer

If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, you complete an application form and the Division verifies your information and can issue an equivalency letter, with no exam or assessment mentioned.

Source
“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form. The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq

Both provinces

Licensed in OntarioMoving to Newfoundland and Labrador
Licence status Certification required Voluntary certification
Regulator Skilled Trades Ontario Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Guide Motorcycle technician in Ontario Motorcycle technician in Newfoundland and Labrador

Steps to transfer

  1. Complete application form

    Source
    “If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
    gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
  2. Division verifies information

    Source
    “The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
    gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division

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