No. There are three options available when you are not practicing social work:
- Remain active,
- Change status to inactive, or
- Cancel
If you choose to change your registration status to inactive, you will not have a practice permit. This status is designed for those on temporary leave, such as parental leave, and medical leaves of absence for one to five years. Inactive status must be renewed annually.
If you choose to cancel your registration while you are not practicing, you must reinstate it before you return to social work practice.