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Driver’s Licence in Canada

Marri8

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Jul 14, 2019
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hello, everyone. I have a question regarding DL in Canada (Alberta). I’ve read that all provinces in Canada offer to exchange your current DL to Canadian one (either with or without tests). I know that if you want to obtain a DL in Alberta, you can fill an application for GDL exemption, and get your Canadian DL easy. But in this case you should surrender all your current DL and never get them back.
I just wonder, is there any way to get a Canadian DL WITHOUT surrendering my current DL? If I choose to obtain a DL in Canada without GDL exemption, like I don’t have any DLs, can I get a new one in Canada? I mean, is this illegal not to show my current DL while getting a Canadian DL?
Thank you in advance.
 

canuck_in_uk

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hello, everyone. I have a question regarding DL in Canada (Alberta). I’ve read that all provinces in Canada offer to exchange your current DL to Canadian one (either with or without tests). I know that if you want to obtain a DL in Alberta, you can fill an application for GDL exemption, and get your Canadian DL easy. But in this case you should surrender all your current DL and never get them back.
I just wonder, is there any way to get a Canadian DL WITHOUT surrendering my current DL? If I choose to obtain a DL in Canada without GDL exemption, like I don’t have any DLs, can I get a new one in Canada? I mean, is this illegal not to show my current DL while getting a Canadian DL?
Thank you in advance.
Yes, it is illegal. You must surrender your other license.
 
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canuck_in_uk

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Thank you! I must surrender even if I want to go through the whole process of obtaining Canada DL? I mean if I start with lerner’s Permit and so on?
Yes. You are not allowed to hold licenses from multiple jurisdictions.