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Hi everyone,
I'm a new in Canada (arrived 2 months ago) and I feel a bit lost in regards to what I should to to get my credentials.
I have an HVAC Practical Engineer diploma from Israel. I'm also an electrician.
I also have over 10 years experience installing, troubleshooting and also managing very large HVAC projects( both residential and commercial).
I'm not sure where to turn to get licensed here in Canada (I'm in Ontario) and what kind of license do I need? Could you please walk me through the different licenses there are (the G's and the 313's, ODP and the Red Seal and whatever else there is....)
Will I have to go to school again? Does my experience count? What do I need to start my own business?
Thanks in advance!

For gas certification you will be dealing with the TSSA.  Read about Labour Mobility here,

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/hvacforum/index.php?topic=701.msg1842#msg1842

For refrigeration certification you will be dealing with the OCOT.  They have a Trade Equivalency Assessment procedure you can read about here,

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/hvacforum/index.php?topic=158.0

and here,

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/hvacforum/index.php?topic=1789.msg5490#msg5490

Visit the Contractor Section to find what you need to start a business in Ontario.

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/index.php?topic=Contractors

You will want to join the ESA ACP program to save money on AC electrical permits.

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/hvacforum/index.php?topic=1213.msg3186#msg3186