What regulatory requirement must be met to allow you to place an amateur radio transmitter in service on behalf of another person?

"Placing in service" means setting up and activating the transmitter so that it is ready for on-air use. Under Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada regulations, this action requires that both the person setting up the equipment and the person who will own or operate it hold a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. The underlying principle is consistent across installing, repairing, and placing equipment in service: amateur radio transmitting equipment must remain under the control and ownership of certified amateurs. Unlicensed individuals cannot have a transmitter placed in service for them, even if a licensed amateur does the work.