Originally Posted by
WannaBeBiggles
(correct me if I'm worng)
With pleasure
You will certainly be able to do a Night VFR rating, complete all the flight training and test for the issue of the rating, but it will not be
issued until you hold a Licence.
You will certainly be able to fly an aircraft in a private operation, as
CAR 5.105 What does a commercial pilot (aeroplane) licence authorise a person to do?
(1) A commercial pilot (aeroplane) licence authorises the holder of the licence:
(a) to fly a single pilot aeroplane as pilot in command while the aeroplane is engaged in any operation;
To sit the IREX, you must at least hold a pass in the CPL(A) or PPL(A) written examination - not necessarily hold a license.