Labour mobility under the CFTA does not cover the following:
- Workers in non-regulated occupations (actors, university lecturers, etc.). If you work in a non-regulated occupation and move to another jurisdiction where a similar occupation is not regulated, you will not need to obtain a licence.
- Workers who are not yet certified or are in the process of becoming certified. Examples include apprentices, interns, articling students, or other similar categories.
- International workers who are not yet certified to work in a regulated occupation in a Canadian province or territory. These workers must be certified in a Canadian jurisdiction before becoming eligible for labour mobility. Requirements for certification vary across occupations and regulatory authorities, and may involve qualification reassessment and exams or additional training, work experience and assessment.
For more information about apprenticeship mobility please see the Provincial-Territorial Apprentice Mobility Protocol.
