Hi there. I'm a Canadian trained physio, now working in Britain. First of all, locum work as we know it does not exist in Canada. There's no such thing as working somewhere for 2 or 3 months. Virtually all jobs are considered "permanent" with leaving notice varying anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. The few locum positions you see are mat leave covers which are generally a minumum of 6 months (now in Ontario this is usually 1 year). Getting you license is a serious pain in the ass (if it's any consolation that goes for Canadian trained physios too, as they have to follow the same process described). First you'll have to prove degree equivalency if you didn't train in Canada. Then you sign up for the PNE (Physiotherapy National Examination) with the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators. The written exam is two 3 hour multiple choice exams, which happen approx 3 times a year, but you would have to sign up for one at least 2 months in advance. They'll take place in most Canadian cities that have a physiotherapy school. Generally not hard, very ethics based. The practical exam happens twice a year, 16 10 minute stations evaluating basic competency in all aspects of physio. Very safety based, and it's about know how to cater to that aspect in the stations that makes sure you pass. It doesn't evaluate if you are a good physio. Prior to taking the exam, you can work as long as you've registered for the exam, however you are deemed a "physiotherapy resident" and whom ever employs you needs to enter into an agreement with the College of Physio (in that province, I believe it's the same for all provinces now) stating that you are working under someone elses license, and are being directly supervised by that person. Bottom line is: if you're not in it for the long haul, like planning on working for at least a year, don't both. By the way, the exam (when I took it 4 years ago) was $1600 CAD. I'm sure that's gone up by now.

Good luck with you plans.