The Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon do not evaluate international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) for licensure. To obtain a licence to practise in these territories, IPGs must first be licensed by another provincial pharmacy regulatory authority.
Northwest Territories
An IPG who is licensed to practise pharmacy in another Canadian province and wishes to apply for a licence to practise in the Northwest Territories must submit the following:
- A completed application form (available from the Department of Health and Social Services, Government of the Northwest Territories);
- A current detailed résumé, including details on location and dates of work history; and
- Three professional references (must be on forms supplied by the Department of Health and Social Services). These must be mailed directly to the registrar from the individuals.
An application for pharmacist registration and licence fee ($250) must also be submitted.
After successful completion of all of these requirements, the applicant will be granted a licence to practise pharmacy in the Northwest Territories.
Nunavut
An IPG who is licensed to practise pharmacy in another Canadian province and wishes to apply for a licence to apply for a licence to practise in Nunavut must submit the following:
- Application form from the Nunavut Department of Health, including a statutory declaration of good character and a passport-style photograph with the completed form;
- Current résumé;
- Three references from colleagues or supervisors who have worked with the applicant within the last three years (must be on forms supplied by the Nunavut Department of Health);
- A certificate of good standing from the pharmacy regulatory authority in the province(s) where the applicant is licensed;
- Registration fee ($150); and
- Annual licensing fees ($100 per year).
After successful completion of all of these requirements, the applicant will be granted a licence to practise pharmacy in Nunavut.
Yukon
An IPG who is licensed to practise pharmacy in another Canadian province and wishes to apply for a licence to practise in Yukon must submit the following:
- An application for pharmacist registration available from the Department of Community Services, Government of Yukon, including passport-style photograph;
- A certificate of standing from the regulatory body in the Canadian jurisdiction where the applicant is currently licensed;
- A certified copy of documents regarding residency status. These may include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid employment permit;
- Registration fee ($200); and
- Annual practice fee ($100 per year).
After successful completion of all of these requirements, the applicant will be granted a licence to practise pharmacy in Yukon.