Ontario Expands Expedited Work Authorization for Healthcare Professionals
Ontario has proposed the inclusion of 16 additional regulated healthcare occupations into its "As of Right" regulations, aiming to remove interprovincial barriers for licensing.
- dentists
- psychologists
- dietitians
Under the proposed legislation, certified professionals from other provinces can gain authorization to practice in Ontario in as little as 10 days, compared to the current wait time of up to six months.
Practitioners of regulated professions with certification in other provinces would be able to gain authorization to practice their regulated professions in Ontario in as little as 10 days following validation of their credentials.
Author's summary: Ontario simplifies work authorization for 16 healthcare professions.