Considering Canada?

Immigrating to Canada and becoming a licensed, practising physiotherapist can be a challenging process. CAPR has developed a series of resources to help you better understand the regulatory and working environment. Read More

About the Credentialling Process

For internationally-educated physiotherapists, credentialling is the process of evaluating documentary evidence to determine if your qualifications are not substantially different from Canadian entry-to-practice standards. This section provides detailed information on the process, timing and costs associated with credentialling. Read More

Taking the Exam

Eligible candidates must successfully complete the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) before applying for an independent licence to practice physiotherapy in Canada (except for in the province of Quebec). Click here for more information about the PCE, including the exam format, upcoming dates and associated fees. Read More

Licensure

“Physiotherapy”, also known as “physical therapy” is a regulated profession in Canada. That means by law, you are required to be licensed to practise. The responsibility for licensing physiotherapists is held by provincial and territorial Regulatory Colleges. Read More

Cross-Border Physiotherapy within Canada

About the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is a credentialling and assessment agency that provides evaluation services on behalf of our Members – the Canadian provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators (called Colleges). Read More

Express Entry

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is the Canadian federal government department responsible for immigration to Canada. Express Entry is a new, electronic system developed by CIC to manage applications for permanent residence under the following federal economic immigration programs:

Note that the Express Entry program is not a program of CAPR. However, certain documentation requirements of the Express Entry program are similar to CAPR requirements. Wherever possible, CAPR will accept documentation previously submitted to CIC as part of the immigration process.

It is not recommended that you accept a job as a physiotherapist in Canada before receiving your licence to practise. For more information on Express Entry, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html

For more information on Credentialling and the Federal Skilled Worker Program, please visit: Frequently Asked Questions.

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