Provincial Overview

Welcome to the complete Canadian driver licensing gateway. Canada does not have a single national driver’s licence. Instead, each province and territory operates its own graduated licensing system for passenger vehicles.

Use the comparison table below to identify the official licence class names in your region. Note: Ontario is highlighted in this overview due to the highest search demand, but rules, fees, waiting periods, and restrictions vary significantly across all provinces and territories.

For detailed, step-by-step guides (including fees, document requirements, and road test tips), please click on your specific province from the table below.

Canadian Car Driver Licence Classes by Province

Province / Territory	Car Licence Stages
Ontario	G1 / G2 / G
British Columbia	L / N / Class 5
Alberta	Class 7 / Class 5-GDL / Class 5
Quebec	Class 5 Learner / Probationary / Class 5
Manitoba	Learner / Intermediate / Full Class 5
Saskatchewan	Class 7 / Novice 1 / Novice 2 / Class 5
Nova Scotia	Learner / Newly Licensed / Class 5
New Brunswick	Class 7 Level 1 / Class 7 Level 2 / Class 5
Newfoundland and Labrador	Class 5 Level I / Class 5 Level II / Class 5
Prince Edward Island	Class 7 / Class 5 Graduated / Class 5
Yukon	Learner / Novice / Class 5
Northwest Territories	Class 7 / Class 5 Probationary / Class 5
Nunavut	Class 7 / Class 5 Graduated / Class 5

Important General Notes for Canada

• Most provinces follow similar road safety laws, including seat belt requirements, impaired driving laws, traffic signs, speed enforcement, and distracted driving rules.
• However, licence class names, testing procedures, specific restrictions (e.g., passenger limits, highway bans), and exchange rules for foreign licences are province-specific.
• Drivers should always verify the official regulations of their specific province or territory before applying.

👉 For the full breakdown of Ontario’s G1, G2, and Full G system, visit our Ontario Driver’s Licence Detailed Guide.
(Other provincial guides coming soon!)