Driving in Canada

Driving in Canada might be different from where you came from, you might be confused about how to apply for a drives license, or don’t know how to get insurance for your car. Okay These following pages can help you to make sure you’re on the roads of Canada as soon as possible.

Driver’s License

To legally drive a car in Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence issued by the government of your province or territory. You must have it with you whenever you’re driving. With it, you can drive anywhere in Canada…

Car Insurance

It is illegal to drive without car insurance in Canada. If you own a car, you must get insurance coverage. If you regularly drive a car that belongs to a relative or friend, you should make sure you’re listed on their car insurance plan…

Buying or leasing a car

You can search the Internet or call the local transportation ministry in your city to find out about car dealers or car rental agencies…

Safety

The Canada Safety Council has information on what drivers can do to improve road safety in Canada…

Crime Prevention: Auto Theft

This information sheet provides information on car theft. Information includes…

How do I get an Ontario driver’s licence?

If you live in Ontario and want to drive, you must have an Ontario driver’s licence. The process to get a driver’s licence depends on if you are a new driver, or if you have had a driver’s licence before…

I have a driver’s licence from another country. How do I get an Ontario driver’s licence?

You may be able to exchange it for an Ontario driver’s licence. The type of licence you can get depends on how much driving experience you have and if the country has a reciprocal agreement with Ontario…

I have a driver’s licence from another province in Canada. How do I get an Ontario driver’s licence?

Your previous driving experience may help you get an Ontario driver’s licence faster than a new driver…

What kind of ID can I get, if I don’t have a driver’s licence?

The Ontario Photo Card is government-issued identification (ID) that you can get instead of a driver’s licence…

Is the International Driver’s Permit (IDP) valid in Canada?

Yes, the International Driver’s Permit (IDP) is valid in Canada. The IDP is valid for 1 year in most countries and you can renew it. The IDP is a translation of your driver’s licence from another country into many languages…