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How to Apply for Incidental Practice
 
Incidental Practice is defined as practice in a specified location which is limited in time and scope to a maximum of three separate incidents within a maximum 3 month combined duration occurring in any 12 month period - "the 3+3 in 12 rule". This is provided by Special Authorization in Quebec and Special Exemption in Ontario. All visiting practitioners will be required to complete and submit an Application for Incidental Practice form.

This bilingual form will require that you provide basic information on yourself and the assignment you are to engage upon, including the location of the work, the client, and the commencement date. Upon completion and signature, the form should be sent along with current photo ID by mail, fax or as an electronic file in duplicate to both your home association and the host association in whose jurisdiction you intend to work. NOTE: if you fax or e-mail the form you must also send the original signed version to the host association by mail.

The receipt of the form at your home association will trigger the immediate release of a standard letter from the home association to the host association confirming your status at the home association.

Provided you are a member in good standing at the home association and all other details are in order to the satisfaction of the host association you will be issued a Special Authorization in the case of Quebec and a Special Exemption in the case of Ontario.

Clearance for Incidental practice will be confirmed through the issuance of a letter to you from the host association, a copy of which will be sent to the home association for their file. It will specify the starting date for incidental practice and such other details as may be pertinent.

Both associations have given a commitment to process applications for Incidental Practice on a 5 day turn around basis.

There is no charge to apply for or receive clearance for Incidental Practice.

To view, download or print the Application for Incidental Practice form click here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Under the provisions of the Agreement both associations retain their full right to decide who is eligible to practice within their jurisdiction and whom it may authorize to practice. Clearance is not guaranteed.
 
 
 
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