Applicants > As of Right Legislation

As of Right Legislation

On November 3, 2025, the Ontario government passed legislative amendments that expand “As of Right” legislation to make it easier for regulated health professionals licensed in other parts of the country to work immediately in Ontario. 

As of January 1, 2026, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians already licensed in another Canadian province or territory who meet the eligibility criteria can practice for up to six months while completing their registration requirements with the College.  

As of Right Eligibility 

As of January 1, 2026, you may be eligible to work immediately in Ontario if you are a:  

  • Pharmacist registered, in good standing, in another Canadian province/territory
  • Pharmacy technician registered, in good standing, in another Canadian province/territory  

Full List of Conditions for Eligibility 

To be eligible to practice under the As of Right legislation, an applicant must: 

  • Hold an active registration with an equivalent certificate in another Canadian jurisdiction
  • Not been refused registration in another Canadian jurisdiction within the past two years
  • Have no findings of professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity
  • Not be the subject of any current professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity proceedings
  • Have submitted an application for registration with the College and signed an attestation before providing services in Ontario
  • Hold professional liability insurance, applicable to practice in Ontario 
  • Use the relevant Ontario title (i.e., pharmacist or pharmacy technician) 
  • Be physically present in Ontario to provide services to Ontario residents  

Conditions that Apply During the Six-Month Period 

Those practicing under the As of Right legislation can practice for up to six months while completing their registration requirements with the College. 

Applicants practicing under the As of Right legislation must stop practicing in Ontario if:  

  • Their College registration application is rejected
  • They do not register with the College within six months 
  • They do not continue to meet all the eligibility criteria  

FAQs

Print page