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Optician Licence: Moving from Alberta to Ontario
The short answer
Not stated
The College of Opticians of Ontario does not state how people licensed in another province apply. Source
“Under the As of Right exemption, out of province regulated opticians may start working in Ontario while they are completing their registration with the College of Opticians of Ontario.”
coptont.org/public/information-for-employers-and-business-owners/faq
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Opticians of Alberta | The College of Opticians of Ontario |
| Guide | Optician in Alberta | Optician in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with The College of Opticians of Ontario
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with The College of Opticians of Ontario
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