XGuard

Security licensing requirements in Canada

Each province licenses separately. XGuard lists no required guard documents for Canada at the moment. Independent professionals and agencies both list on XGuard; local rules decide who must hold which licence.

How licensing works in Canada

Who licenses

Each province licenses separately.

Who needs a licence

Guards working for an agency or on their own account need a provincial licence in the province where they work. Armed work is generally federally restricted and not covered here.

Steps

    Typical timeline

    Not published on the pages checked; varies — check the provincial regulator.

    Verification

    XGuard verifies licences by document review and, where the regulator publishes a lookup, against that lookup.

    Next steps

    Sources

    Last verified: July 2, 2026

    XGuard is a marketplace. It does not employ security professionals or issue licences, and it does not promise work. Requirements change, so confirm with the regulator before you apply.

    Regions in Canada