Transport Canada new licence format
Hey there,
It has been known now for the last year there were plans to change the licence format. Below is the content from transport canada's website. No need to write to TC to complain, lol
New Format for Licences and Permits
Your Licence is Going to Change
We have been working hard to prepare for the arrival of the new Aviation Document Booklet, which will hold all your licences, permits and medical certificates in one document.
By late April, we will be in the final stages of testing prior to full production of the booklets. By the end of May, the system should be commissioned to operate at full capacity. At that time, the following will occur:
Applicants for new licences and permits in any category will receive documents in the new booklet format.
Airline transport pilot licences (ATPL) and commercial pilot licences (CPL) will be the first to be processed into the new booklet format. All ATPLs and CPLs in the old format will be replaced by March 31, 2009. To retain licence validity, current document holders must apply for an Aviation Document Booklet to replace their old format licences. Applications for replacing these licences with the new booklet format will be accepted in the near future.
All old format air traffic controller (ATC), flight engineer, and private pilot licences are scheduled to be replaced by December 31, 2009. Applications for replacing these licences with the new booklet format will only be accepted after January 1, 2009.
All remaining old format licences and permits are scheduled to be replaced by December 31, 2010. Applications for replacing these documents with the new booklet format will only be accepted after January 1, 2010.
Current licence and permit holders, as well as applicants for new licences and permits, will be required to submit the “Application for Aviation Document Booklet” form and one photograph that meets Passport Canada standards to a Transport Canada regional licensing office. Once we begin accepting these applications, Transport Canada staff will confirm the accuracy of personal information, ensure that licence applicants have met language proficiency requirements and generate an Aviation Document Booklet.
This Web page is currently being developed to provide all relevant information, including access to download the “Application for Aviation Document Booklet” form.
Kind regards
Ricardo