How can TV and Film workers work in Canada? Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows. By Vimal Sivakumar
A summary of IRCC’s 2022 International Experience Canada research study In March 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a public opinion research report surrounding the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canadian work permits for athletes There are specific requirements for athletes and staff looking to work in Canada. By Daniel Levy
IT professionals who do not need a Canadian work permit Some tech professionals may be eligible to come to Canada as Business Visitors, which means they do not need a work permit to enter the country. By Daniel Levy
How to get a work permit as a TV and Film Production worker Television and film production companies can bring workers to Canada through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category if they can demonstrate that the work to be performed by the foreign worker is essential to production. If you submit your work permit application online as a TV or Film worker, you may be eligible […] By Julia Hornstein
How CSQ holders can extend their stay in 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 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 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 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
