The Government of Canada recognizes high school equivalency diplomas, such as the GED, as equivalent to a traditional high school diploma.
Major employers in Canada, including the Canadian Armed Forces and large corporations, accept the GED as equivalent to a high school diploma.
The Canadian Council on Learning provides resources on prior learning assessment and recognition, including information on high school equivalency diplomas.
The Online Learning Consortium provides a list of online high school equivalency programs in Canada, including those offered by universities and colleges.
According to Statistics Canada, the majority of major employers in Canada accept high school equivalency diplomas, such as the GED, as equivalent to a traditional high school diploma.
The Human Resources Professionals Association provides a guide for employers on recognizing and accepting high school equivalency diplomas in Canada.
A video discussing the acceptance of high school equivalency diplomas in the Canadian workplace, featuring interviews with employers and employees.
The Institute for Research on Public Policy provides an analysis of equivalency diplomas and employer recognition in Canada, including policy recommendations.