Intra-Company Transferees require work permits in order to work in Canada, but there is no requirement to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Citizens of the U.S. or Mexico who invest in new or existing businesses in Canada may be eligible to apply for a work permit under the Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Investor program.
European investors who are eligible under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Investor program can stay in Canada for one year without needing a LMIA.
Intra Company Transfer
Using this permit, a company or enterprise may bring certain employees from an office abroad to Canada, without the need for a LMIA.
Owner/Operator Work Permits
This work permit allows the majority of company owners a facilitated route to gaining the right to work legally in Canada.
