To convert an international airline license into a Canadian airline license, you must complete a license request, obtain a class 1 medical from a Transport Canada aviation medical examiner and meet the following criteria: 1500 hours total, including 250 hours pilot in command (co-pilot hours are recognized at 50%)

Converting an EASA pilot license to a Canadian one (Transport Canada) is a well-established process, but it is not an "automatic" swap and requires several specific steps. First, you must obtain a Canadian Medical Certificate (Category 1 for CPL/ATPL or Category 3 for PPL) from a Transport Canada-approved examiner. You will then need to pass the PSTAR (Air Law) written exam and a Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A) for radio operations. Depending on the level of your license, you may also need to pass a formal written conversion exam (such as the CPEL for commercial pilots) and a flight test with a Canadian examiner to demonstrate proficiency in Canadian airspace and regulations. If you hold a multi-engine or instrument rating, those must also be flight-tested for Canadian equivalency. The process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks to complete once you are in Canada. Note that while there is a streamlined "IPL" agreement between the US FAA and Transport Canada, the EASA-to-Canada route requires more manual verification and testing of your flight experience and skills.