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Optometrist Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to Ontario

Updated

The short answer

Direct transfer

Optometrists licensed in another Canadian province or territory can apply for registration in Ontario under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act by providing a notarized degree certificate, completing the Ontario Optometric Jurisprudence Exam, and meeting the administrative requirements, without retaking the entry-to-practice exam.

Source
“Under the *Ontario Labour Mobility Act*, those applying for registration Ontario who are already registered in another Canadian jurisdiction will be asked to provide a notarized copy of their Doctor of Optometry degree certificate.”
collegeoptom.on.ca/resource/labour-mobility

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to Ontario
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Professional Licensing Office, NWT Health and Social Services College of Optometrists of Ontario
Guide Optometrist in Northwest Territories Optometrist in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Provide notarized degree certificate

    Source
    “Under the *Ontario Labour Mobility Act*, those applying for registration Ontario who are already registered in another Canadian jurisdiction will be asked to provide a notarized copy of their Doctor of Optometry degree certificate.”
    collegeoptom.on.ca/resource/labour-mobility

  2. Complete the jurisprudence exam

    Source
    “Applicants are required to successfully complete the Ontario Optometric Jurisprudence Exam and meet all of the administrative requirements for registration including providing a Certificate of Standing directly from the Canadian jurisdiction where they are currently registered.”
    collegeoptom.on.ca/resource/labour-mobility

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