Is it legal to drive in Canada after being diagnosed with narcolepsy?

I had a friend recently diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplex, is she legally allowed to obtain a licence in Canada?

Narcolepsy goes in the same category at epilepsy and legally she should not be allowed to obtain a license.

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