A trainee can have a maximum of two supervisors during the probationary period. Both supervisors must complete the supervisor statement. However, only one of the supervisors is required to complete the supervisor’s recommendation form at the end of the trainee’s probationary period.

Each supervisor can have a replacement. If two supervisors are overseeing a trainee’s probationary period, then there can be a maximum of two replacement supervisors during this period.

The supervisor must create a file for each trainee attesting to the quality of the oversight provided by the supervisor and the employer. The employer must keep the file for five years.

The firm must also keep a record on trainees’ outside activities that involve dealing with the public. For details about all the firm’s obligations, see this page.

The trainee and the supervisor can submit an application to interrupt the probationary period via AMF E-Services or by mail. Supporting evidence of the reason for the probationary period interruption must be provided.

The probationary period can be interrupted for the following reasons:

• Discontinued by employer
• Professional departure
• Sick leave for trainee or supervisor
• Death of trainee or supervisor or death in the family
• Parental leave
• Vacation period not given
• Probationary period not started
• Supervisor not in good standing
• Change of supervisor in a period of less than 10 days
• NSF cheque
• Any other reason of superior force