Ontario Bill 2 – Labour Mobility

On September 1, 2025, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, David Piccini, announced that Ontario is removing interprovincial barriers for workers in regulated professions. The Ontario government has signed agreements with other Canadian jurisdictions to offer the “Right to Practice” as of January 1, 2026, for 50 "in-demand" OLMA regulated professions.

Landscape architects from regulated jurisdictions are included in this list.

What is the intent of the new Ontario regulation?

Details about the regulation can be found on the Ontario Government website.

As of January 1, 2026, people working in regulated professions can start working within 10 days of having their credentials confirmed by the destination jurisdiction’s regulator. The new agreements include reciprocal measures that make it easier for Ontario workers to move to and work in other provinces and territories and allow regulated professionals from other parts of the country to work in Ontario.

How does this affect OALA members and Canadian landscape architects?

Canadian landscape architecture regulatory boards and the CSLA worked in the past to create the National Reciprocity Agreement. The responsibility of regulated members is outlined in the agreement, as are the pathways for those who wish to practice in another Canadian jurisdiction. Through this agreement, OALA offers a reciprocity path to licensure for other regulated jurisdictions (AALA, BCSLA).

OALA staff have met with Minister Piccini and his team, who confirmed this regulation only applies to regulated jurisdictions. They also confirmed that based on their review, OALA’s current process is already compliant. The OALA’s online application process meets the 10-day response requirement once an application is complete.

What will change:

The OALA processes for applicants and members will not change. However, as the regulator, OALA will be required to meet Ontario government requirements for reporting and communications. To date, this includes:

• All regulators will be required to submit statistics to the Ontario Government. The Ontario Government has not yet confirmed the information it will require. The OALA registry permits statistical reporting, and thus staff are confident that OALA will be able to comply with the new reporting requirements.
• All regulatory authorities will be required to publish information on their websites about the process and the information required by the regulatory authority for the purpose of “As of Right.” Minister Piccini’s staff will provide the OALA with information on any further details that must be available on the OALA website. These details will be added to this page.

What does this mean for OALA members who wish to practice in other Canadian jurisdictions?

OALA members who wish to practice in another Canadian jurisdiction should contact that jurisdiction's office to confirm their requirements. The National Reciprocity Agreement should provide general information on the licensed member’s responsibilities as well as the pathway for which they are eligible in the other jurisdiction. Members are advised to always confirm requirements directly with the local regulatory office where they plan to work.

What does this mean for Canadian landscape architects who wish to practice in Ontario?

Canadian landscape architects who are licensed in a regulated jurisdiction (AALA, BCSLA) who wish to practice in Ontario may apply for membership in the OALA through Option 4 – Reciprocity.

Canadian landscape architects from non-regulated jurisdictions must complete the requirements for full membership in the OALA as outlined in the National Reciprocity Agreement.

Further questions for the OALA:

If you have further questions, please contact the OALA office at [email protected]

Further information on the Right to Practice in Ontario:

The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Labour Mobility between Provinces and Territories section provides details and contact information.

If you have any questions about the labour mobility in Ontario, please contact the Ontario Labour Mobility Coordinator at [email protected].

For labour mobility in the province or territory where you are currently certified, please reach out to the appropriate Labour Mobility Coordinator.