How can TV and Film workers work in Canada? TV and Film production workers can come from abroad to work in Canada if they qualify as essential personnel for the production that they are involved in. Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows. By Vimal Sivakumar
How Quebec employers can hire foreign workers more quickly The facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) helps Quebec employers efficiently address labor shortages in the province. If a Canadian employer wants to hire a foreign national, they must usually receive approval from the Canadian government through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The purpose of the LMIA is to ensure that the hiring of a foreign national will not negatively affect workers in Canada. The government must conclude that hiring the […] By Julia Hornstein
Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category Understand how a foreign national looking to work temporarily in Canada can accomplish their goal without needing to obtain an LMIA. Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). By Vimal Sivakumar
Canadian work permits for athletes An overview of Canada's work permit rules for athletes. There are specific requirements for athletes and staff looking to work in Canada. By Daniel Levy
How can I work in Canada without an LMIA? There are many Canadian work permit options for foreign employees that do not require an LMIA. The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). By Julia Hornstein
How to get a work permit as a TV and Film Production worker The Canadian government facilitates work permit processing for foreign tv and film industry workers. 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 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
