College transitioning to the CANRA Qualifying Examinations in 2027
Posted On: August 19, 2026
On April 1, 2027, the College will transition to the Canadian Alliance of Naturopathic Regulatory Authorities Qualifying Examinations (CANRA-QE) for entry-to-practise in Ontario.
The CANRA-QE will replace the entry-to-practise examinations currently administered by the College:
- Ontario Clinical (Practical) Examinations
- Ontario Clinical Sciences Examination
- Ontario Biomedical Examination
This transition will support a consistent national approach to assessing naturopathic competencies. It will also reduce duplicate examination requirements for applicants seeking registration in more than one jurisdiction and support a more streamlined and standardized entry-to-practise process.
What candidates need to know
We will offer Winter 2027 sessions of all three Ontario examinations to support candidates currently completing their entry-to-practise examination requirements. Exam dates will be announced in late October 2026 and posted on the College website on each examination’s Fees & Schedule page.
Candidates can also register for the October 25, 2026, Clinical (Practical) Examinations beginning August 27, 2026.
Connect with the College
Questions about the exam transition? Contact the College at exams@collegeofnaturopaths.on.ca.
Learn more about the transition to the CANRA-QE.
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