I have recently move to Canada and thought to share the process of getting driving licence in Canada. I am in Edmonton, Alberta and pretty much similar process is applied in other provinces.
1. If you have are driving in your home country then get Driving Licence Extract from your local transport office ( RTO in case of India). This will help you in appearing road test, else the waiting period is applied.
2. When you are in Canada, go to your local registry and get driving rules book ( yellow book in case of Alberta) This book will help you clear the computer based test. There is no magic to pass this test! I just read this book once and I was able to clear the test in first attempt.
3. Once you are ready for the theory test, visit registry and appear for it. It is computer aided and you have to get at least 25/30. Once you clear it you can apply for Class 7 driver (learner) licence. Submit your driving licence extract if you have it. Registry will verify your experience and may allow you for road test.
4. Take driving lessons if you want to feel comfortable during road test. I would recommend at least few hours of driving lessons.
5. Book your road test at your local registry. An examiner will accompany you on road test and he will take you in live traffic. He will observe you closely while you drive and give you points for each mistake. if you get more than 75 points then you are fail.
Don't feel bad if you fail, Whenever you fail understand your mistake and improve on it. Remember it's good to fail and waste 89$ for exam to learn from mistake then involving in accident and harm some innocent people or yourself! I also failed for the first time of road test but I am glad that I did so I can be a better driver in future! good luck! and let me know if you have any questions!
Happy and safe driving!
