Work Permit

About 90,000 foreign workers come to Canada on a yearly basis. In most cases, foreign workers have to obtain a work permit, before they can work in Canada.

A foreign worker who has obtained a job offer must obtain a confirmation or a labour market opinion from HRDC before they can apply to CIC for a work permit.

Some types of work do not require an HRDC confirmation.

Some types of work do not require work permit. A list of work permit exempt jobs is reproduced for your information.

• Business Visitors
• Foreign Representatives
• Family Members of Foreign Representatives
• Military Personnel
• Foreign Government Officers
• On-Campus Employment
• Performing Artists
• Athletes and Coaches
• News Reporters
• Public Speakers
• Convention Organizers
• Clergy
• Judges and Referees
• Examiners and Evaluators
• Expert Witnesses or Investigators
• Health Care Students
• Civil Aviation Inspector
• Accident or Incident Inspector
• Crew Members
• Emergency Service Providers