Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, this doesn't replace the registration with their professional organization if that is required to practice a profession. What it does is the credentials are checked and then assessed against a Canadian standard, and what you get is a certificate that says yes, you meet the standards, then you could submit that to the professional organization and they would then review it and determine whether or not to agree that you should be able to practice. For instance, Alberta Opticians recognize the standards and are willing to accept them. It is a fairly extensive list, but it doesn't replace the regulation that comes from the professional bodies.
Charles Dent on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 23rd, 2004
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