Alberta to create more film and TV jobs Canada offers expedited work permit processing for TV and Film workers. The world has seen Alberta in some of the most popular American films and TV series. Interstellar, Ghostbusters, Fraggle Rock, The Last of Us, and Fargo are just some of the big-name productions that were filmed in Alberta. By Daniel Levy
How film and TV production companies can get Canadian work permits As a producer you may be exempt from needing a work permit whereas production crew members and actors may get an LMIA-exempt work permit. Movie and TV shoots generate jobs, revenue, and infrastructure development. As such, the Canadian government offers facilitated work permit processing for foreign film industry workers to shoot on location in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
LMIA-exempt work permits for employers Work permit options to bring foreign employees to Canada without needing to do the LMIA process. You might be able to hire a temporary foreign worker without doing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or even bring people to work in Canada without a work permit if they fall under one of these exemptions. By Shelby Thevenot
Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce. Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s TV and film sector booming amid pandemic Workers on set are adhering to health and safety protocols with low reports of COVID-19 cases. Canada has been welcoming television (TV) and film personnel ever since the industry reopened last summer— and now it’s booming. By Mohanad Moetaz
Expedited work permits under CUKTCA Post-Brexit expedited work permit processing for U.K. nationals U.K. nationals are now able to apply for expedited work permits to work in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Visitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved. Canada is extending a 2020 coronavirus-related measure to allow temporary residents with job offers to apply for their work permits without leaving the country. By Shelby Thevenot
More U.S. film productions moving to Canada Despite COVID-19, which has had an impact on virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry, Canada is experiencing a sharp increase in entertainment activity due to U.S. film productions choosing to relocate. Industry insiders say a growing number of major American productions are relocating to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
