The challenges of professional certification in Quebec
Difficulties in obtaining a permit from a professional order in Quebec are often considered to be the main obstacle encountered by immigrants seeking to work in a profession they had practiced in their country of origin. Professional orders, entrusted by the state to ensure the protection of the public, are required to verify the qualifications and skills of candidates to the profession, with the Quebec diploma serving as the standard against which to judge credentials. In the context of globalization, labour mobility and an increase in the flow of labour through immigration, and in order to fill labour shortages, how can professional orders continue to fulfill their mission to protect the public?