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Licences, fitness and medicalQuestion 334 of 351

From which day is a medical certificate valid when the applicant sent a medical declaration?

  1. The day the Minister receives the declaration.
  2. The first day of the month that follows it.
  3. The day that the student permit is issued.
  4. The day the applicant signs the declaration.
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Correct answer: The day the applicant signs the declaration.

The certificate is valid starting on the day the applicant signs the declaration, or on the day of the medical examination.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 404.04(5) Issuance, Renewal, Validity Period and Extension of a Medical Certificate

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026