Security Guard Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Ontario
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants with a valid out-of-province security guard licence from another Canadian province or territory do not need to complete Ontario mandatory training and testing and can apply with their licence information. Source
“You do not need to complete the Ontario mandatory training and testing if you have a valid out-of-province security guard or private investigator licence from another Canadian province or territory.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Security Industry Licensing | Ministry of the Solicitor General |
| Guide | Security guard in British Columbia | Security guard in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministry of the Solicitor General
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministry of the Solicitor General
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