I'm just reading it, I didn't write it. But why shouldn't an AOC be required for a private operation that falls under CAR 206?
What about someone selling seats on their private 2(7)(d)(i) commuting flight?
My logic: You need an AOC.
Write an Ops manual...
Conditions applied to the AOC: Commercial Pilot... Maintenance... etc.
Your logic: It's a private operation under CAR2(7)(d)(i), so... ?