Information service on regulated professions and trades

The Information service on regulated professions and trades is intended for immigrants who wish to :

• to know if your trade or profession is regulated by a professionnal order or other regulatory body in Québec;
• to familiarize yourself with the conditions for practising your trade or profession in Québec;
• to know the conditions for obtaining a permit, the steps to follow to do so,  as well as the various fees charged;
• to submit a file that conforms to the requirements of the regulatory body.

It provides information on :

• the regulatory system in Québec;
• the attributions of regulated trades and professions;
• the procedure for obtaining the right to practise a regulated trade or profession;
• the documents required to prepare and submit an application to the relevant regulatory body;
• the fees charged, particularly to submit the application to the regulatory body, obtain permission to practise and, where applicable, register in the desired professional order.

It can assist applicants in :

• determining which regulatory body should receive your application;
• preparing the application to submit to the body that regulates your trade or profession in Québec;
• exploring certain options to facilitate your professionnal integration.

It provides information on :

• the professions governed by professional orders;

• the teaching profession (primary and secondary school) regulated by the ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport;

• the construction industry trades and occupations regulated by the Commission de la construction du Québec.

The Information service on regulated professions and trades can also transmit information on other regulated professions and trades.