Do professionals need registration and licencing to work in Canada?
In Canada, most of the occupations are regulated to protect the health and safety of Canadians (e.g., nurses, engineers, teachers, electricians). People who want to work in regulated occupations need to obtain a license from a provincial regulatory body. Applicants intending to work in one of these occupations may need to prove they hold sufficient credentials to meet professional licensing requirements. Licensing requirements often include education from a recognized school, Canadian work experience and completion of the exams. Final assessment by the provincial authority can only be made once you are in Canada with permanent resident status.
