All ACMG and IFMGA/UIAGM Guides are trained and certified:
Mountain Guiding is self regulated in Canada. Anyone can call themselves a "guide", however only ACMG members may use the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) name or logo. Only Mountain Guides may use the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) name or logo.

Look for schools and companies that require ACMG certification:
Some companies self-certify and sometimes untrained, uncertified guides or instructors are used. Beware of cut-rate courses and low rates. Ask who your guide will be and what their training and certification is.

Training and Certification is not required everywhere:
ACMG certification is required in some, but not all public lands. Just because someone has a permit or license is no guarantee they have been trained, certified, or have experience.

The ACMG is self regulating:
The ACMG has guidelines and standards for professional, technical, and ethical conduct. These guidelines are available from the ACMG.