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Real estate is one of the most common career pivots for skilled immigrants in the GTA. The licensing barrier is real but tractable: about 9 to 12 months, $3,500 to $5,000, no Canadian degree required. The 2026 path from REAT through pre-registration, with the cost-saving prep strategy most newcomers wish they had known earlier.
Canada's investment industry hires roughly 18,000 new licensed professionals a year, and as of January 1, 2026, every one of them sits a new exam. The CIRO Proficiency Model replaces the long-standing Canadian Securities Course. Here is what changed, who needs to write what, and how newcomers and career-switchers should prepare.
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