Change BC Driver's Licence to an Ontario One

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I already have my ON full G driver licence but I recently had to move to BC for 6 months , to get BC licence I will lose my ON driver licence. When I come back to ON with new BC licence for only 5 or 6 months can I get my G licence or I have to get G2 because it will be only for 5 or 6 months ???

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Hi,

in a nutshell, you’ll get credit for the time you’ve already had a Canadian licence when you apply for an ON licence. From what you wrote, you should get a full G licence when you return to Ontario.

You can find some more details in these articles:
I have a driver’s licence from another province in Canada. How do I get an Ontario driver’s licence?
Exchange an out-of-province driver’s licence

Klaus

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Hi Klaus,
thank you so much for your reply, but my point is all of these topics ( from what I understood ) I should have 2 years of experience. Now I have my full G and will be exchanged for full BC licence, my G has been for 1 year and the BC one will be at the time I come back to Ontario 6 months. Will it be considered and exchanged to full G ?
thanks

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Hi,

if you already have a full G licence I don’t see any reason why they would suddenly consider you a new driver when you return from BC. They have your history and know that you had a G licence before. Just make sure you bring your BC licence when you re-apply for the G licence in Ontario. That should be proof enough that you’ve had more than two years of experience.

If you’re still unsure, it’s probably best if you contact Service Ontario directly:
1-800-387-3445

Klaus