Ebikes in Alberta

Ebikes are legal in Alberta. The term used here is power bicycle.

In Alberta a "power bicycle" means a vehicle that
" (i) may be propelled
(A) by human muscular power,
(B) by mechanical power, or
(C) partly by human muscular power and partly by mechanical power,
(ii) is fitted with pedals that are continually operable to propel it,
(iii) has a motor that produces not more than 750 watts and is driven by electricity or has an engine with a displacement of not more than 50 cubic centimetres,
(iv) does not have a hand-operated or foot-operated clutch or gearbox driven by the motor that transfers power to the driven wheel,
(v) does not have sufficient power to enable it to attain a speed greater than 35 kilometres per hour on level ground within a distance of two kilometres from a standing start, and
(vi) weighs not more than 35 kilograms."
http://transportation.alberta.ca/1030.htm

Regulations governing ebikes in Alberta.
http://transportation.alberta.ca/1035.htm

Minimum age: 12 (see additional requirements)
License: no
Registration: no
Insurance: no
Helmet: motorcycle helmet
Passengers: An operator may not carry passengers if under 16 years of age.
Special laws: The definition of a motor vehicle excludes power bicycles. (see additional requirements)