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IV. Pan-Canadian Commitment to Timely Service

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The assessment and recognition process for qualifications varies greatly across occupations, as each profession or trade has their own requirements for the various steps in the process. The process also depends on the background and particular experience of individuals seeking licensure.

A Pan-Canadian commitment to timely service will be established in collaboration with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders in each jurisdiction. For the purposes of this commitment, the assessment and recognition process begins when an individual presents required documentation to the relevant regulatory authority. This point is typically marked by the payment of fees. The commitment is met when a qualifications recognition decision is communicated to the applicant.

PAN-CANADIAN COMMITMENT TO TIMELY SERVICE

Our goal is that within one year, an individual will know whether their qualifications will be recognized, or be informed of the additional requirements necessary for registration, or be directed toward related occupations commensurate with their skills and experience.

For certain occupations, the assessment and recognition process is already occurring in months. Governments welcome these best practices, which along with commitments to fair and timely service will help position Canada in the global competition for talent.

There may be cases where it is not appropriate or practical to come to a recognition decision within one year. Exceptions to the one-year commitment will exist, such as where occupations require an extended practice-based or workplace-based component to their registration process.

The commitment to timeliness is one part of the ongoing process to promote foreign qualification systems that are fair, transparent, timely and consistent across Canada. Governments will work in collaboration with affected stakeholders to map common, occupationspecific, pathways with service standards that reflect all of the principles of the Framework. These may evolve over time as system-wide improvements take effect.

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Date Modified:
2011-08-30