I will try to answer your questions.
I can't say exactly what the repercussions of administrative license suspension are, since the nine provinces that do issue suspensions follow somewhat different rules. British Columbia has just announced a series of tougher measures. If memory serves me well, a person who has his license suspended will be required to see a therapist if charged with an offence more than twice in five years. Other provinces, such as Newfoundland and Labrador, are charging drivers $50 to get their license back.
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators can provide you with all of the information to bring you up to date on where the provinces now stand.