To practice as a pharmacist in Manitoba, you must be registered and licensed with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM). While all applicants must meet the same requirements stated in Sections 11 and 15 of The Pharmaceutical Act as part of the qualifications to practice pharmacy, there are different pathways to registration depending on education and professional background.
The available registration pathways are:
- Pharmacy Program Student (PPS): for students currently enrolled in a CCAPP-accredited Canadian pharmacist program.
- Domestically Educated Graduate (DEG): for graduates of a CCAPP-accredited Canadian pharmacy program who have never been registered as a pharmacist in Canada.
- Labour Mobility Applicant (LMA): for pharmacists currently licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction.
- International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG): for pharmacists who completed their education outside of Canada and are eligible for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada’s (PEBC’s) pharmacist certification processes.
Pharmacy Program Student (PPS)
This pathway is for students currently enrolled in a CCAPP-accredited Canadian pharmacist program who will be working or training in Manitoba as a pharmacy student.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/PPS/
Domestically Educated Graduate (DEG)
This pathway is for graduates of a CCAPP-accredited Canadian pharmacy program who:
- Have never been registered or licensed as a pharmacist in Canada; AND
- Are not recent graduates of the University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/DEG/
Labour Mobility Applicant (LMA)
This pathway is for pharmacists who are currently licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction and wish to practice in Manitoba.
Note: If you were previously registered or licensed with CPhM, please contact registration@cphm.ca for reinstatement.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/LMA/
International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG)
This pathway is for pharmacists who graduated from a pharmacy program outside of Canada and have:
- Enrolled in Pharmacist’s Gateway Canada.
- Successfully completed the PEBC Evaluating and Qualifying certification processes.
- Met CPhM’s language proficiency requirements.
- Never been registered or licensed as a pharmacist in Canada.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/IPG/
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the FAQ section below for details on requirements, timelines, fees, and more. If you have additional questions, please contact registration@cphm.ca.
What is a “Stream”?
“Stream” refers to the application pathway you are eligible to take to be registered with CPhM.
Please see below:
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Program Student
- Domestically Educated Pharmacy Graduate
- Labour Mobility Applicant
- Internation Pharmacy Graduate
- Pharmacy Technician
- Domestically Educated Pharmacy Technician Graduate
- Labour Mobility Pharmacy Technician Applicant
- International Pharmacy Technician Graduate
What is a “Record and Registry Checks”?
“Record and Registry Checks” refers to the following documents:
- Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search)
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Adult Abuse Registry Check
Please visit CPhM’s Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Search, and Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks page for more information.
I started my PEBC process prior to August 2014 so I don’t have any Pharmacists Gateway number, what should I enter?
Please contact registration@cphm.ca for further information.
Where do I find my 5-digit PEBC Registration Number?
Please refer to the Qualification Letter you received from PEBC, it will be located in the second paragraph.
What if I was not registered and/or licensed in my home country and can’t provide a letter of standing?
You can provide a notarized statement, see the Checklist for information that is required on the statement.
How can I send my Letter of Standing?
The Letter of Standing must be mailed to CPhM directly from your current or most recent licensing authority(s). It cannot be emailed. The letter must be dated within 24 months.
How long does an International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) Application take to process?
CPhM processes a maximum of five International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) applications each month and are reviewed in the order they are received. Applicants will be notified if their application will not be processed in the month it was received and will provide them when it will be completed.
I found a Manitoba employer who will hire me ASAP, what do we need to do?
In rare cases, applicants would find an internship preceptor who also has a position available in their pharmacy and will agree to hire their intern the soonest they have been registered and licensed as a pharmacist in Manitoba. For CPhM to consider expediting the application, kindly have your potential Manitoba employer provide a letter, addressed to the CPhM Registrar, with the following:
- Provide reason why there currently isn’t a Manitoba pharmacist that can fill the position
- Provide reason why there is a dire need to have you licensed as soon as possible
Once received, the letter will be taken into consideration in reviewing your application for registration and licensure as a Pharmacist. You will be informed if further action or documentation is needed from you and/or your potential employer.