Simply, you can't practise if you're not licensed. At this point, there's no agreement between Canada and Japan. If an architect is wishing to do a building in Japan, it's just not possible.
On April 18th, 2016. See this statement in context.
On April 18th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Past President, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities
Simply, you can't practise if you're not licensed. At this point, there's no agreement between Canada and Japan. If an architect is wishing to do a building in Japan, it's just not possible.
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