Other Regulated Professions
Where can I find information on other regulated professions?
Ontario Regulators for Access Consortium (ORAC)
This orientation will help you understand and complete the licensing/registration process. You will meet other Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) and hear from their experiences. Representatives from some regulatory bodies will also offer insights into becoming licensed/registered. You will also learn about settlement agencies and bridging programs.
Office of the Fairness Commissioner
The Office of the Fairness Commissioner oversees licensing in 40 regulatory bodies for Ontario professions. The commissioner's mandate is to ensure that their registration practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.
The “Getting licensed to work in your profession or trade in Ontario” section of the Immigration Ontario website provides background information on all the regulated professions in Ontario and available programs to help internationally-trained professionals (ITPs).
Global Experience Ontario can help internationally trained and educated individuals find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario. This one-stop centre offers a range of services for internationally educated individuals. The GEO centre provides information for people who intend to apply to a regulatory body to obtain licensure to work in their field. Knowledgeable staff can explain the process for licensing and registration in Ontario. English and French services are available in person, by telephone and online.
The Working in Canada Web site provides job seekers, workers and those who are new to the Canadian labour market with the information required to make informed decisions about where to live and work. The site can assist individuals who are searching for work or looking to make career decisions. Working in Canada is the
