A Labour Mobility Applicant (LMA) is an individual who is currently actively registered with a body that regulates naturopathic medicine in a province or territory in Canada other than Alberta.
eligibilty
You are eligible to apply as an LMA if you are currently registered with one of the following Canadian regulatory authorities:
College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia
Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners
Manitoba Naturopathic Association
College of Naturopaths of Ontario
Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator
Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services
If you are not registered with one of these organizations or are registered with an inactive status with one of these organizations please proceed to the Practice Permit Information page for details on how to apply.
LMA Application Process
To apply for registration as an LMA you must submit a completed application form along with the required documentation.
Steps:
Click here to create an Applicant account with the CNDA. Select “Please Sign Up” to begin the process.
Open the General Register application form and under the Applicant Information section check off “yes” for the Labour Mobility Applicant Declaration. You must check this off to ensure you are filling out the correct application. Continue on to fill out the form in full. Refer to the CNDA Administrative Policy: Applications for additional information on the application form and application process.
Submit required documentation pursuant to the following checklist. Additional details on the required items are outlined in the CNDA Administrative Policy: Applications as well as within the online application form:
Proof of identity and proof of Canadian citizenship or lawful admittance to work in Canada
Original current criminal record check from an authorized source. Applicants will be sent an online invitation to complete the criminal record check through MyBackCheck.
CPR certification
Three character reference letters
Professional liability insurance
Verification of Registration (Certificate of Standing) from the Canadian jurisdiction where you are currently registered
Complete the CNDA Jurisprudence Exam. The exam is completed online as part of the application process. Please refer to Appendix A of the CNDA Administrative Policy: Applications for full details regarding this exam.
Pay the Application Fee.
On receipt of an LMA application for registration the CNDA will notify the Applicant within 10 business days that the application has been received.
The CNDA will schedule the application for review and make a decision within 20 business days of receiving the complete application (all required documentation has arrived).
Within 10 business days of making a decision the CNDA will notify the LMA applicant of the results, including any right to an internal review or appeal.
Documents not required
If you are eligible to apply as an LMA you are not required to provide the following documentation as part of the application process:
CNME accredited naturopathic medical school transcripts.
NPLEX transcripts, College of Naturopaths of Ontario Exam transcripts, or CANRA-QE transcripts.
Practical examination results.
Proof of training for Restricted Activities Requiring Authorization. *The CNDA may require proof of training depending on the authorized scope of practice in the applicants current jurisdiction.
LMA FEES
An LMA applicant can expect to pay fees as outlined in the current years CNDA Fee Schedule. For 2026 an LMA applicant can expect to pay:
An application fee of $275+GST, which is due on submission of the online application form.
Once an application is approved, an annual Practice Permit fee of $2068+GST (or $1241+GST for a new graduate applicant in their 1st year of practice).
REVIEW OF REGISTRATION DECISION
An LMA applicant whose practice permit is refused or issued subject to conditions may, within 30 days request a review of the decision. A request for review is subject to section 31 of the Health Professions Act as outlined below:
Within 30 days of being given a copy of the registration decision, the applicant may request a review by providing the Registrar with a written request that sets out the reasons why the application should be approved with or without conditions.
a. In Accordance with the Bylaws, the College charges a fee of $275+GST for a review of a registration decision.
On being given a request for review, the Registrar will, within 30 days. notify the applicant of the date, time, and place at which the council will conduct the review.
A review must be commenced no later than 60 days after the Registrar is given the request for a review.
The applicant and person or committee who issued the decision, may appear with or without counsel and make representations to the council at the review.
On completing the review, the council may:
a. Confirm, reverse, or vary the decision and make any decision that the deciding person or committee could have made,
b. Refer the matter back to the deciding person or committee to make a further assessment and make a decision under section 30 on the application, and may make any further order the council considers necessary for the purposes of carrying out its decision, and
c. Make any further order the council considers necessary for the purpose of carrying out its decision.
The council will give the applicant and the registrar a written copy of its decision under subsection 6 with the reasons for the decision.