Question about exchange Class 1 to AZ in Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence-applicants

One issue I don't know what AZ is I don't know much of anything as a American. But Ontario is that link.

 

Effective July 1, 2017, applicants who wish to exchange their Class 1 licence from another Canadian jurisdiction for an Ontario Class A licence, must provide proof that they have held the Class 1 licence for at least 24 months in the last three years. Applicants with less Class 1 experience will be subject to further testing and/or mandatory entry-level training requirements for Class A licences in Ontario.
https://drivetest.ca/licences/licence-exchanges/licence-exchanges-commercial-vehicles.html

 

You can take any valid Class 1 license from any province and get an Ontario AZ licence. There are no tests. You need proof of residence and will need to get a new medical. I've moved between NS, BC and SK and that's all I had to do.

 

Dont you have to retake the air brake test when you change to on licence? I knew a bloke who moved there and I'm sure there was retesting on air brake , my memory is the A part of their AZ licence is class 8, the Z is the brake test.

He certainly didnt have to retake any driving tests though.

 

@dunchues, I never had to redo my air brake test. AZ. A is the weight class, >26000 KG, if I recall and Z is the air brake endorsement. Moving from another country, you probably have to redo some of the tests. IDK about that. I know that some countries have agreements with the provinces to exchange licenses, tho.