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4 min readLast updated 2026-06-23Beginner levelCanada-wideOfficial-source checked A credential is a key. The important question is which door it opens, which door it does not, and whether you will need the next key later.
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June 23, 2026
A credential is a key. The important question is which door it opens, which door it does not, and whether you will need the next key later.
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