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Labour Mobility

Provincial governments are committed to ensuring professionals regulated in one jurisdiction can become registered in any other jurisdiction in Canada. Where the profession is regulated, medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) are included among the professionals that now enjoy full labour mobility.

An MLT with a current Practising certificate of registration in a regulated province (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec or Saskatchewan) may apply for registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) as a labour mobility applicant.

Also, as of July 24, 2023, medical laboratory technologists registered in another Canadian province or territory may start working in Ontario if they are in good standing with their current regulatory body (i.e., no professional conduct or registration concerns) and must have completed a CMLTO application including payment of the application assessment fee. For more information, please refer to the Registration Committee Policy 23: Applicants Registered in a Canadian-Regulated Jurisdiction available here / Demandeurs inscrits dans une administration sous réglementation Canadienne ici.

How do I become eligible for a Practising Certificate of Registration?

You must: 

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or have an authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
  2. obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check within the six months preceding application. For more information, please refer to the Registration Committee Policy 16: Background Check of Applicants available here, Vérification des antécédents des candidats en français ici 
  3. have a Letter of Standing from a Canadian regulatory body in which you have current registration that is equivalent to the CMLTO Practising certificate.
  4. Proof of active engagement by: 
    a) have been actively engaged (used your knowledge, skill and judgement as an MLT) in the practice of medical laboratory technology during the three years immediately preceding the date of the application or
    b) have successfully completed refresher courses approved by the CMLTO within the three years
    preceding the date of the application
    For more information, please refer to the Registration Committee Policy 13: Active Engagement available here / disponible en français ici.
How do I become eligible for a Non-practising Certificate of Registration?

You must: 

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or have an authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
  2. obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check within the six months preceding application. For more information, please refer to the Registration Committee Policy 16: Background Check of Applicants available here, Vérification des antécédents des candidats en français ici
  3. have a Letter of Standing from a Canadian regulatory body in which you have current registration that is equivalent to the CMLTO Non-practising certificate.
Please note those registered with Non-Practising certificates of registration may not practise medical laboratory technology in Ontario or hold themselves out as an MLT in Ontario. They must change their certificate of registration to Practising prior to working as an MLT in Ontario.

CMLTO LETTER OF STANDING

Health regulatory colleges will require a Letter of Standing from applicants who are registered in the health profession in another jurisdiction.

A Letter of Standing will include the following information:

  1. Registrant’s name and license number
  2. Date of initial registration
  3. Registration history, class and specialties
  4. A description of registration held, including any terms, conditions, and limitations
  5. Ongoing investigation, allegation, conviction, suspension, and discipline hearings
  6. Any other information deemed relevant
If other regulators request further information about a CMLTO Letter of Standing regarding one of its registrants, the CMLTO has the legal authority to share relevant information based on section 36(1)(c) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). By requesting a Letter of Standing to be sent to the other regulator, the registrant is in effect acknowledging and consenting to the CMLTO to send all relevant information to the other regulator. For more information, please review Registration Committee Policy 19: Letter of Standing available here, Lettre d’attestation en français ici


If you have any questions, please contact the CMLTO Registration Department by email at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by telephone 1-800-323-9672 extension 1.

As of March 13, 2020

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CMLTO office at 25 Adelaide Street East closed on March 18, 2020, and moved to a virtual office for all College operations. The office will remain closed until further notice. The CMLTO can only accept mail from Canada Post. No in-person deliveries are possible.

Click here for more information about service provision and contacting the CMLTO during this time. 

Applicants for registration should refer to this important information about online applications and forwarding documentation to CMLTO.