Canadian Minimum Pilot Age

[Guy Paris]

Become a Pilot-Student Pilot's Certificate Requirements
When do I need a student pilot’s certificate?
Before you can fly solo. You don’t need a student pilot’s certificate to take flying lessons.

Am I eligible for a student pilot’s certificate?
You are eligible if:
You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old.
You can read, speak, and understand English
AND

You hold at least a current third-class medical certificate. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you only have to certify that you have no medical defect that would make you unable to pilot a glider or balloon.