Painter and Decorator Licence: Moving from Quebec to Ontario
The short answer
Direct transfer
A holder of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory can apply using the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form, and once the application is approved Skilled Trades Ontario issues an Ontario Certificate of Qualification without any additional exam or assessment being described. Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Quebec | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Voluntary certification |
| Regulator | Commission de la construction du Québec | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Painter and decorator in Quebec | Painter and decorator in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Review the application guide
Source
“1. Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portalSubmit a PDF application
Source
“You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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