The short answer

Extra steps

A registered apprentice from another province or territory may get credit for their training in Ontario, but Skilled Trades Ontario will contact them to verify their out-of-province training after the application is submitted.

Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to Ontario
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupations Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Transport trailer technician in Northwest Territories Transport trailer technician in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

    Source
    “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
  2. Apply for an apprenticeship

    Source
    “2. Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario. - On your application you will need to check off the section of the form that you have completed training in another province.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
  3. Verification of prior training

    Source
    “4. Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

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