| Province |
Eligibility |
G1 License Restrictions |
| Alberta |
At least 14 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 nonGDL) seated at the passenger seat and who is at least 18 years of age or older
- Number of passengers must be equal to the number of working seatbelts
- Even if supervised, you cannot drive between 12 am, and 5 am
- Having 8 demerit points will suspend your Class 7 license.
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| British Columbia |
At least 16 years old |
- Display the red “L” sign in the back of your motor vehicle
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 1 to 5) who is at least 25 years of age or older
- Only 1 passenger aside from the fully licensed driver is allowed
- Must not drive between 12 am, and 5 am
- No handheld devices while driving
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| Manitoba |
If enrolled in any driver education training in high school, you can take the learners test at 15 and a half years old, and if not, you must be at least 16 years old. |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5F for a minimum of 3 years)
- Number of passengers must be equal to the number of working seatbelts, and those must always be worn
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| New Brunswick |
At least 16 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 or higher for a minimum of 3 years)
- 0 blood alcohol level at all times
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| Newfoundland and Labrador |
At least 16 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 or higher for a minimum of 4 years or more)
- No passengers except when you are in a driver education program with a licensed instructor, your parent/guardian may be present
- Must not drive between 12 am, and 5 am
- No handheld devices while driving
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| Northwest Territories |
At least 15 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 for a minimum of 2 years or more)
- Only 1 passenger aside from the fully licensed driver is allowed
- Must not drive between the hours of 11 pm and 6 am
- Having 6 or more demerit points will suspend your license
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| Nova Scotia |
At least 16 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (at least 2 years or more experience)
- No passengers except the supervising driver
- Having 4 or more demerit points will suspend your license for 6 months
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| Nunavut |
At least 16 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (at least 2 years or more experience)
- Having 4 or more demerit points will suspend your license for 6 months
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| Ontario |
At least 16 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (at least 4 years or more experience)
- Number of passengers must be equal to the number of working seatbelts
- Must not drive between 12 am, and 5 am
- Driver must not drive on any 400-series highways or high-speed expressways
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| Prince Edward Island |
At least 16 years old |
- Display bright yellow decal sticker that has an “L” sign
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (at least 4 years or more experience)
- Drive with supervising driver and immediate family only
- Even if supervised, if you’re 21, you cannot drive between 1 am, and 5 am
- No handheld devices while driving
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| Quebec |
At least 16 years old
Non-Canadians must provide proof of authorization to remain in Canada for at least 6 months |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 for a minimum of 2 years or more) seated at the passenger seat
- If you’re 21, you cannot drive between 1 am, and 5 am
- Having 4 demerit points or more will suspend your license for 3 to 12 months.
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| Saskatchewan |
Begin the learner licensing process at 15 years of age (enrolled in a high school driver education program) and get a license at 16 |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver
- Only immediate family members can be passengers between 12 am, and 5 am
- No handheld devices while driving
- Track in-car practice hours
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| Yukon |
At least 15 years old |
- Drive with a fully licensed driver (Class 5 for a minimum of 2 years or more)
- Only immediate family members can be passengers
- Drive passenger vehicles that do not exceed a 7 person capacity
- No handheld devices while driving
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