On July 1, 2024, the International Credentials Recognition Act came into effect in the province of British Columbia. Further, on January 1, 2025, regulations defining prohibited Canadian work experience and outlining exemptions will come into effect. On July 1, 2025, the prohibition on requiring Canadian work experience will come into effect.
The act is intended to remove barriers in 29 professions and make it fairer, more transparent and efficient for qualified professionals to pursue and achieve credential recognition, wherever they were trained.
The professions include engineers, social workers, veterinarians, paramedics, early childhood educators, teachers, biologists, land surveyors, and architects, among others.
In addition, the province will appoint a new superintendent of international credential recognition to oversee the fair recognition of international credentials, addressing any systemic or procedural issues. They will also have the authority under the act to issue orders for compliance and impose administrative penalties as needed.
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