Yes. For mandatory/compulsory trades, an individual will need appropriate certification to practice their trade. In some provinces or territories, tradespeople with a certificate are required to register and/or be certified with the province/territory where they would like to work before they can work in a compulsory/mandatory trade.

In other provinces or territories, the regulatory authority allows tradespeople with a valid certificate from their home jurisdiction to work without having to obtain certification in its province or territory. Tradespeople apply directly to the employer to work in a compulsory/mandatory trade.

If you have questions about how a trade certificate will be recognized in a province/territory please contact the regulatory authority in that province/territory. If you have additional questions, please contact the Labour Mobility Coordinator in your province/territory.