Institutions may choose to have their EQA Designation discontinued at anytime by advising EQA staff at BCCIE in writing or by not renewing their designation on the annual EQA Anniversary Date of May 1, each year. This will be considered voluntary de-designation. EQA is voluntary, and institutions can voluntarily cancel their EQA Designation and subsequent access to the brand and collateral at any time.

Institutions will be de-designated (non-voluntary de-designation) if they no longer meet the eligibility requirements set by the Province and/or are no longer in good standing with the Ministry or the applicable quality assurance body(ies).

BCCIE will send a written letter confirming any de-designation action, indicating whether the de-designation is voluntary or non-voluntary and that the institution is no longer designated and must discontinue using or displaying the EQA brand. BCCIE will also advise the applicable quality assurance body that the institution no longer has EQA Designation, and the institution will be immediately removed from the published EQA registry.

Institutions with questions relating to non-voluntary designation will be directed to contact the appropriate quality assurance body or the Ministry directly, to address all concerns or non-compliance issues. Institutions may re-apply for EQA Designation once they again meet eligibility criteria.