What is the purpose of licensing and does it work to anyone’s advantage?
It is considered to be an advantage for all – consumers, employers, and workers – because the license protects the health and safety of consumers, eases the employer’s obligation to carefully check the applicant’s qualifications, and it allows employees to expect higher salaries. Receiving a license is not easy, because it is necessary to collect a lot of documents proving that your international education and experience correspond to the Canadian requirements. Also in some cases you have to pass English (or French) language and professional examinations. It is often necessary to get additional training, requiring you to spend considerable time and money. This can prevent you from starting work in a regulated occupation right after arrival. You probably know someone among your relatives, friends or acquaintances who applied for the license and were refused. Sometimes English language knowledge was not sufficient, or educational documents did not match the requirements of the profession
