How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada Steps Quebec newcomers can take to extend their work permits while waiting on a decision from Immigration Canada. Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). By Daniel Levy
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
IRCC extends Interim Authorization to Work policy for TRVs in Canada until February 2023 Visitors in Canada can apply for a work permit and request Interim Authorization to Work if they held a valid work permit in the last 12 months. Canada has extended temporary COVID-19 measures for another year for eligible Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders who are in Canada and want to apply for a work permit supported by a job offer without leaving the country. These pandemic measures, originally introduced in August 2020, will now be in effect until February 28, 2023. 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
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
Canadian work permit alternatives to Owner/Operator for immigrant entrepreneurs The first step to launching your dream business in Canada is to get a work permit. The expedited work permit for immigrant entrepreneurs is no more, here are some other options. 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