Canadian work permits for events hosted by foreign organizations Are you coming to Canada to host a conference or convention? Learn how to determine which of your staff needs work permits, and which do not. If you are planning on hosting an event in Canada this year, Canada offers facilitated work permit options to foreign event organizers. A lawyer can help you enter as a business visitor. They can also help you obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit. By Daniel Levy
How to hire foreign workers for Canadian conventions and trade shows Are you a Canadian convention organizer hiring foreign help? Here is what you need to know about Canadian work permits. Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry Travellers need to be exempt from a temporary resident visa or be from the U.S., Greenland or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and meet other requirements. Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now able to do so, provided they meet certain requirements. By Mohanad Moetaz
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 is allowing some Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their visas Working Holiday Visas may be eligible for a 12 month extension. Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel was interrupted by the pandemic are getting one last chance to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
What visas you need to come to Canada for conferences and conventions The documents you need as an attendee, presenter, and what to do if you have a criminal history. Event organizers are already planning to hold conferences and conventions in-person in 2022, pending the ongoing pandemic. Some have already gone back to in-person programming for the fall. By Michael Schwartz
You can come to work in Canada during the pandemic Temporary foreign workers are exempt from the COVID-19 travel restrictions and can come to Canada for work. People looking to work in Canada temporarily may still be able to do so despite COVID-19-related travel restriction. This applies to all types of work and is not exclusive to health care or other essential work. By Mohanad Moetaz
How to extend your stay as a visitor in Canada If you entered Canada as a visitor and your status is about to expire, here's what you need to know if you wish to extend your stay. With border closures, travel bans, and restrictions still in place, if you are in Canada as a visitor, you may be looking to extend your stay. By Alexandra Miekus
New Netflix location opening in Toronto Foreigners coming to work in Canada's film industry are eligible for expedited work permit processing. On April 27, Netflix announced the opening of a new office in Toronto. By Shelby Thevenot
