Plumber Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Quebec
The short answer
Direct transfer
The page states that holders of an equivalent certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory may be issued the qualification certificate while being exempted from the exam or other apprenticeship requirements. Source
“Si vous êtes titulaire d’un certificat équivalent délivré par une autre province, par un territoire canadien, ou encore par un autre organisme reconnu, le Ministère peut vous délivrer le certificat de qualification en vous exemptant de l’examen ou d’autres exigences du programme d’apprentissage.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Certification required |
| Regulator | SkilledTradesBC | Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale |
| Guide | Plumber in British Columbia | Plumber in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
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