European Driving Licence valid in canada?

[masterchief]

Hello,
i dont know if this is the right place for this question, but it's about labour so i dont know eheheh

well, i got a portuguese driving licence, and i can drive bus also.
But because from what i read Canada much things are different, i bet this also must be different.
Can someone explain me, what should i do to make my driving licence valid, and expand my work oportunities?

Regards

 

[steaky]

You need a Canadian driver license in order to drive permanently in Canada.

Here is a post on how to get a driver license in Ontario:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t39566.0.html

 

[masterchief]

thank you

 

[Pummelchen]

You can drive legally for 12 month in Alberta with a International Driver Licence.
But if you become a resident instead of tourist its 3 months only.
If you marry a Canadian you can change to an Alberta Licence straight away.

 

[Canooknic]

Alberta has Reciprocal Licensing Agreements with the following countries in addition to all Canadian jurisdictions and territories:

Austria
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Japan
Republic of Korea
Scotland
Switzerland
United States
Wales

Therefore you would need to take your test in Alberta to obtain an Alberta Class 5 licence, regarding a licence to drive a bus (class 4 I think) you would need further testing

 

[Pummelchen]

These is no need for a test in AB to get a Class 5 if you have that class already in the EU. The registry I go to in Spruce Grove just take my EU licence and give me an AB licence due to marriage with a Canadian. Cost 85$ and is simple as that. Same to AHS and Great West Life cover, both for free as a spouse while still just being on a tourist visa .. ;D

 

[Canooknic]

That's strange because I'm in Stony and I have my test on Wednesday, all they did was waive the 12 month GDL probation period so I could take my Class 5 basic test immediately

 

[Pummelchen]

Check Drayden Registries in Spruce Grove, they seem to be very professional and helpful:

http://drayden.com/contact-us/locations/#spruce-grove

 

[Canooknic]

What country is your EU licence from?

 

[Pummelchen]

Germany, I have the chip card (looks like credit card) and the International Drivers Licence. I will loose all my truck licences as they give me only Class 5 for the exchange. All I wait for is the marriage certificate to swap over.

 

[Canooknic]

That's why you got a straight exchange then, Germany has the reciprocal agreement with Canada, Masterchief is from Portugal who don't so would have to take the test.

I have to do my test because I didn't have 2 full years of driving experience in England

 

[Pummelchen]

Interesting ! Good luck with your test, see you on the road soon ;D

 

[Canooknic]

Thanks!! I'm just hoping the snow stays away until the middle of November like they're predicting! :

 

[Operator]

Hello, i am Portuguese and willing to move to Canada, i am a machine operator ( Bulldozer, backhoe loader, wheel loader) with 20 years experience.
my questions are... would my Portuguese qualifications be valid in Canada???
Is there any kind of Qualification Recognition??
if so, where so find for it??

Thank You

 

[polara69]

Hello, i am Portuguese and willing to move to Canada, i am a machine operator ( Bulldozer, backhoe loader, wheel loader) with 20 years experience.
my questions are... would my Portuguese qualifications be valid in Canada???
Is there any kind of Qualification Recognition??
if so, where so find for it??

Thank You

have a look here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/eligibility.asp