
Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists
We are a central point of contact for international pharmacy graduates who wish to practise in Canada.
Welcome
What You Need to Know Before You Start


NAPRA’s Diagnostic Tool and Learning Modules (DTLM) address knowledge and skill gaps in three areas relevant to pharmacy practice in Canada.

Diagnostic Tool

Canadian Healthcare System

Cultural Diversity & Awareness

Professional Communication
Gateway News
Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada: Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists (Gateway) offers international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) who wish to practise pharmacy in Canada current, complete, and accurate information about licensure in Canada, guiding them…
Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and the team at Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists (Gateway) are excited to share that Gateway is celebrating its 10th anniversary…
Updated Language Proficiency Requirement Policy Coming Into Effect
In February 2024, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) published the NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirement Policy which outlines updated recommendations to NAPRA’s members – the provincial and territorial…
Why We Developed the Gateway
For international pharmacy graduates who wish to practise pharmacy in Canada, the Gateway is a tool that makes it easier to find important information regarding the steps to be licensed as a pharmacist in Canada. Created by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities in collaboration with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada and with initial funding from Employment and Social Development Canada, Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada provides a central place to find licensing information, offers self-assessment tools, and establishes a confidential national document repository for international pharmacy graduates.