Labour Mobility Resources

Resources

  • Certified Workers Brochure
    A printable pamphlet providing the general public with an overview of labour mobility and who to contact when they have questions.
  • A Checklist for Regulatory Authorities
    A guide for regulatory authorities outlining the principles of certifying labour mobility applicants, what they can ask of labour mobility applicants, and who to contact when they have questions.
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    An intergovernmental trade agreement signed by Federal, Provincial and Territorial Canadian Trade Ministers. The objective is to reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services and investments within Canada and to establish an open, efficient and stable domestic market.
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement – Chapter Seven
    Labour mobility provisions (Chapter 7) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. It states that certified workers must generally be recognized as qualified to work by another province or territory’s regulatory authority for their occupation, without any requirement for additional material training, work experience, examination or assessment, unless additional material requirements have been approved by a government and publicly posted.
  • Guideline for meeting the obligations of the Labour Mobility Chapter of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
    The guidelines for regulatory authorities and others on how to comply with the labour mobility provisions of Chapter 7 of the CFTA.
  • Labour Mobility at Work: Five Years of Progress and Success
    Amendments were made to strengthen the labour mobility chapter (Chapter Seven) of the Agreement on Internal Trade in 2009 (replaced by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement in 2017). This report outlines the progress and achievements made to labour mobility between 2009 – 2014.
  • A Worker’s Guide to Labour Mobility
    A guide for certified workers to help them understand the steps involved in the labour mobility process and what regulatory bodies can require of them when they apply for certificate-to-certificate recognition.
  • Notice of Measure (Exceptions)

  • Notice of Proposed New or Revised Standard

Useful links

  • Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM)
    Composed of federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for labour market policies and programs. It is a platform for FPT governments to work cooperatively to ensure Canada has a skilled, adaptable and inclusive workforce that supports a competitive Canadian economy.
  • Glossary of Terms
    Provides definitions of key terms relevant to labour mobility under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
  • Job Bank
    A national database that is administered by the Government of Canada. It provides labour market information, regulatory authority contact information and career planning resources while connecting employers and employees with employment opportunities.
  • Real Seal Program
    A program that sets common interprovincial standards for certification of skilled tradespeople across Canada. Visit the link if you would like to achieve a national standard in regulated trade occupation.

Other Related Agreements

A number of other interprovincial programs and agreements exist within Canada that include labour mobility provisions. Where inconsistencies exist between agreements, the agreement most favorable to labour mobility will be used.

Interprovincial Agreements

This list is non-exhaustive and subject to change.

Other Initiatives

This list is non-exhaustive and subject to change.

International Agreements

International trade and labour agreements are an essential component of Canada’s continued economic success.  All governments are responsible for watching, managing and assessing how trade agreements affect Labour Mobility.

Information on Canada’s existing International Trade Agreements can be found at Global Affairs Canada. Information on the Québec-France Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications can be found here.

Government Ministries and Programs Related to Labour Mobility

Government of Canada

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Québec

Saskatchewan

Yukon