Hi,
Can anyone kindly help me with answers for a few questions ?
I'm a mechanical engineer in the product design and development field. I'm planning to immigrate to Toronto. Just submitted my papers to the CHC and yet to get the file no. I want to know...

1. Is Toronto a good place for Mechanical Engineering profession ?

2. Do I need to get a Professional Engineer certification to work as a mechanical design engineer in Canada ?

3. I read in some websites that I can apply for Professional Engineer certification even when I'm in India. If so what is the right time to apply for the certification while in India ?

4. Is it necessary for an IT professional also to get a PE certification ?

Thanks,
smm.

Some links:

http://www.canadiandesi.com/read.php?TID=1129&page=1#4476
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http://www.canadiandesi.ca/search.php?q=P.Eng&qauthor=&forums%5B%5D=all&matchmessage=1&perpage=20&sortby=dateline&sort=DESC&viewby=t&action=display
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Thank you Raj for the links, they were useful.
If there are any P.Eng guys in this forum, kindly help me with some more specific details.

Thanks,
smm

I think you have enough time to do all the research before you get your visa. Irrespective of the engg. branch, Toronto has the maximum opportunities for the new comers.
Yes, you will need P.Eng. license to practise as an engineer in Ontario. I suggest you can start the process of application and other formalities once you get your medical papers from chc. all other details you can obtain from peo website: http://www.peo.on.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK

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