Canadian Automobile Association: Helping Aging Drivers
Other Links
If the services listed below do not apply to you because of where you live, contact your family doctor, local police station, Department of Transportation or an occupational therapist for more information.
National Resources
War Amps Mature Drivers Program
Canada Safety Council 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
CTTC Building, Suite 3400
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON Canada K1S 5R1
Tel.: 1-800-434-2268 Fax: (613) 523-2268
E-mail: membership@caot.ca
Visit Canada Online and choose your province to find out everything you need to know about keeping or obtaining your licence.
Northern Canada
Yukon — General inquiries can be directed to Community Services.
Tel: 867-667-5811
867-667-5812 or
1-800-661-0408
TTY/TDD: (867) 393-7460
Fax: 867-393-6295
e-mail: inquiry@gov.yk.ca
Northwest Territories — General inquiries can be directed to the Seniors' Information Line 1-800-661-0878.
Western Canada
For information on driver licencing and driver testing in British Columbia, call the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) at 1-800-950-1498 or visit them online.
Minister of Community Services for Seniors in British Columbia
Alberta Department of Transportation and Utilities
Saskatchewan Safety Council (defensive driving courses)
Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat
Residents of Saskatchewan and Manitoba can obtain copies of The Older and Wiser Driver Handbook at SGI Claim Centres (SK), SGI Motor License Issuers (SK), Manitoba Public Insurance offices (MB) and through the Manitoba Seniors' Directorate.
Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Transportation, via your nearest Driver Examination Centre or by calling toll-free at 1-800-387-3445 or visiting them online.
Toronto residents may also call (416) 235-2999.
Quebec
Société de l'assurance de l'automobile
Institut Nazareth & Louis Braille
Institut Nazareth & Louis Braille, Membres de l'Association des établissements de réadaptation en déficience physique du Québec (AERDPQ)
Institut Nazareth & Louis Braille, Établissements de réadaptation en déficience visuelle au Québec
Atlantic Provinces
Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works
Gerontology Association of Nova Scotia
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Driver Assessment Program is available through the Department of Motor Vehicles. For full details, contact your nearest Driver Examination Centre, or the Department of Motor Vehicles.