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Also, is it necessary to have a current IFR to do a PPC?

Are they not the same thing?

Note: My MIFR ride was done 2010 May 1 in a plane..

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Your IFR is valid until June 1, 2012.

You can renew between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2014 by a flight test only, no INRAT required.

To renew June 1 2014 and after, INRAT + flight test is required.

All this is from http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/regserv/cars/part4-standards-421-1086.htm#421_48

I find all this confusing. I did my last PPC in Oct 2008. A well recognized FTU told me I have until Nov 2012 to do another ride (which would include a PPC) before I have to do another Inrat. I have accepted a job on the presumption that I have a valid[u][/u] IFR.
jschnurr seems to qualify this. I really need a clear answer to this ASAP. Please!!

(3) No holder of an instrument rating shall exercise the privileges referred to in Section 401.47 unless the holder has

(a) within the 12 months preceding the flight, successfully completed an instrument rating flight test in an aircraft or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same group as the aircraft;

(b) within the six months preceding the flight, acquired six hours of instrument time and completed six instrument approaches to the minima specified in the Canada Air Pilot in an aircraft, in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions, or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same category as the aircraft or in a flight training device under the supervision of a person who holds the qualifications referred to in subsection 425.21(9) of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training;
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)

(c) within the six months preceding the flight, acquired six hours of instrument time and completed six instrument approaches to the minima specified in the Canada Air Pilot in an aircraft, in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions, while acting as a flight instructor conducting training in respect of the endorsement of a flight crew licence or permit with an instrument rating; or
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)

(d) successfully completed, for an aircraft, a pilot proficiency check whose validity period has not expired and which included the instrument procedures portion of
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version) ~ under Private Operator, 702, 703, 704, 705

IFR rating good for 24 months (actually just under).
Currency -
ride covers you for 12 months (first year), then you need the 6,6,6 up until the day before the 24th month when you need a ride again; over 24 months and you need a ride and exam.

What I meant to say about the PPC is that, if you did a MIFR PPC it would renew your MIFR for another year.

No. If you do a MIFR PPC it will renew your MIFR rating. An IFR rating is valid for 2 years.

A MIFR PPC will not automatically renew your MIFR rating. You need to submit the paperwork for a renewal (and pay the fee) on the basis of the PPC.