AMATEUR-BUILT Aircraft in Canada
 
In Canada, there are a number of "administrative" steps to take, including inspections, leading up the the first flight of your self-built aircraft. For a complete list of the steps necessary to register your kit-built Zenair design, please refer to the Transport Canada information at this site:

               www.tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/registering-leasing-aircraft/register-aircraft/register-amateur-built-aircraft

In addition, if you plan to register your kit project as an Amateur-Built or "Experimental" aircraft, Zenair strongly recommends you join the EAA which has a strong presence worldwide but particularly in the US and in Canada. Joining a sister organization like UPAC or RAA will also give you access to specifically Canadian resources. The MD-RA web site is also an excellent resource on getting started, and on the Canadian inspection requirements. The following information (excerpt) is provided by these organizations.
Getting the Paperwork Right for Your Homebuilt’s Final Inspection

You will need the following documents ready and available for your " Minister’s Delegate – Recreational Aviation" (MD-RA) Inspector on the day he arrives for your final inspection:

  1. Three copies of Form 24-0079, Initial Application for a Special Certificate of Airworthiness for Amateur-Built Aircraft. This form usually causes most of the concerns since it requires some simple mathematical calculations. For more information on how to complete this form, please read this page from the EAA archives.

  2. Equipment list: The intent here is to list those items that are installed on the aircraft, but that may be changed at some time during the life of the aircraft. Such items might include instruments, radios, Emergency Locator Transmitters,etc. This information would be important for any rework of weight and balance calculations.

  3. Photocopies of:
    • Permanent data plate with name of builder, model, and serial number of the aircraft. No other data is necessary nor desired on this data plate.
    • Certificate of registration. (The inspector isn’t allowed to carry out the inspection if the certificate hasn’t been obtained.)
    • Logbook entries: Amateur-built aircraft are required to carry a journey log. Technical logs aren’t required if all appropriate entries are made in the journey log. Note that the following entries must be entered in the exact wording as shown below:
      1. I certify that the magnetic compass was calibrated. Signature and date.
      2. This aircraft will be maintained in compliance with Canadian Air Regulation 625, Appendices B & C. Signature and date.
      3. I certify that this aircraft complies with all the requirements of Appendix A of the exemption from Section 549.01 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Chapter 549 of the Airworthiness Manual, and is safe for flight. Signature and date.
      4. Note: In the case of an imported aircraft, a fourth logbook entry is required; the logbook must show that the aircraft has received its annual inspection and has been found safe for flight. This inspection and sign-out must have been performed after the aircraft was imported and prior to the import inspection date.
  4. Weight and balance report: This should show the “normal”, “most forward”, “most aft”, and “gross weight” centre of gravity (CG) locations. Needless to say, all CG locations must lie within the manufacturer’s specified range. The calculations should be made with the equipment in place and should reflect the baggage compartment weight limitations.

  5. Fuel flow report: This report should show the actual test results of the fuel flow test. It should show the actual fuel flow from each tank independently and should also show the calculated fuel flow requirement for the specific powerplant. (Note: Calculate your required fuel flow requirement as follows: Fuel flow rate (in pounds/hour) = 1.25 x 0.50 x hp (for a low-wing aircraft with an auxiliary fuel pump) or 1.50 x 0.50 x hp (for a high-wing aircraft with a gravity flow system).

    For example, a low-wing aircraft with a 160-hp engine will require a fuel flow rate to the engine of: 160 x 0.5 x 1.25 = 100 pounds/hour. So if your measured fuel flow through your system is 10.95 pounds collected in 4 minutes and 20 seconds, your actual rate of flow would be: 10.95 x 60/4.33 = 151.7 pounds/hour, obviously well above the 100 pounds/hour requirement.

By having all of these documents ready for your inspector, you will save yourself the cost of an additional inspector "call-out" just on account of incomplete paperwork...
Source: EAA Bits and Pieces
An IMPORTANT note about Amateur-Built (AB) aircraft that meet the definitions of a Canadian Ultralight 
(i.e. a gross weight less than 1,232 lbs, a stall speed less than 45 mph, etc.):

In Canada, if you have an Ultralight Pilot License, you are allowed to fly ANY Canadian-registered aircraft that meets the definition of a Canadian Ultralight REGARDLESS of the category that the aircraft is registered in!  This means that if you have built a light-enough Zenair CH 601, CH 701 (or even a CH 650 or STOL CH 750) and have registered it as a light-enough "home-built" (Amateur-Built) aircraft, you can fly the aircraft with your ultralight Pilot License! For additional information on the privileges of ultralight pilots, contact your local ultralight instructor.

For a concise overview of the definition of a  Canadian Ultralight, see this Wikipedia page.
Additional related Information provided by independent third parties can be found at the following links: ​
For the latest information on registering your Zenair aircraft as an Ultra-Light in Canada, click HERE.