Will 8.33 apply in Canada? OP is in Toronto.
I've had an Icom for over 22 years as back-up. All my radio failures were in the same aircraft, (which I part-owned) - except for one after maintenance. If renting, you can probably rely on the equipment. I've known of someone (USA) contacting the tower with a mobile phone after an electrical failure.
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