Move here from another province
If you’re moving from another Canadian province or territory, the licensing regulations vary greatly from one profession to another. Contact the regulatory authority responsible for your profession in PEI for details.
Move here from another country
If you’re a Canadian who has graduated from an international institution, you will need to meet the licensing requirements of your profession in PEI. Contact the local regulatory authority responsible for your profession for details.
If you are not Canadian, there are several steps you must take to get a work permit or immigrate to Canada. Check out the related link below for details:


“We wanted a more balanced life. And, there’s a lot of support from specialists in the medical community. There’s scope here to broaden my skills and work up to my training.” – Dr. Padraig Casey, who has settled in the central region of PEI with his family. Read his story
Helpful links
• Health PEI
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI
• College of Registered Nurses of PEI
• Medical Society of PEI
• PEI Social Work Registration Board
E-mail healthrecruiter@gov.pe.ca or call 902-620-3874