Who may be the control operator of an amateur radio station?

The control operator of an amateur radio station is the person responsible for ensuring the station's transmissions comply with regulations. The owner of the equipment can designate any suitably qualified amateur radio operator to take on this role. Distractors involving an age requirement of 21 are incorrect because there is no minimum age limit to obtain an amateur radio certificate in Canada. Furthermore, while specific privileges might require additional qualifications, simply acting as a control operator does not mandate a Morse code qualification unless using those specific modes.