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How can TV and Film workers work in Canada?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:05 +0000

Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows. Parts of 1997’s Titanic (Nova Scotia), 2005’s Brokeback Mountain (Alberta) and 2008’s Twilight (British Columbia) were filmed across different parts of this country over the years. On top of that, in the world of television, Canada has […]

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How Quebec employers can hire foreign workers more quickly

February 2, 2023 admin jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, Quebec, tfwp quebec pilot project

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:09 +0000

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 […]

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Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category

November 29, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permit, canadian employer, canadian work permit, ceta, cusma, imp, jobs, LMIA, lmia-exempt, tv and film, work permit, work permit canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:34 +0000

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is the labour market test the Canadian government requires when an employer is looking to hire a foreign national due to labour shortages. However, Canada also allows certain foreign nationals to also work […]

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Canadian work permits for athletes

October 17, 2022 admin athlete immigrant, canada work permit, canada work permits, imp, jobs, LMIA, lmia-exempt, tfwp, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:16 +0000

There are specific requirements for athletes and staff looking to work in Canada. Work permit rules depend on whether your team is based in Canada or abroad. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Athletes and staff working for a non-Canadian employer Although foreign athletes and coaches are technically foreign […]

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How can I work in Canada without an LMIA?

July 21, 2022 admin canada work permit, canadian employer, canadian work permit, ceta, charitable workers, cusma, imp, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, religious workers, significant benefit work permit, tv and film

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:58 +0000

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). Canada allows some foreign workers to come work in […]

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How to get a work permit as a TV and Film Production worker

July 15, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permits, film, film industry, foreign worker, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:00:18 +0000

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 […]

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How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada

June 17, 2022 admin canada employment, canada work permit, canada work permits, canadian work permit, immigration, imp, jobs, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, lmia-exempt, Quebec, visitor visa, visitors, Work, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:01 +0000

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). If you are working in Quebec and holding a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), you need to […]

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How film and TV production companies can get Canadian work permits

March 18, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permits, film industry, jobs, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:33:21 +0000

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. Canada has already lifted much of its COVID-19 restrictions. Fully vaccinated foreign travellers are able to come to Canada with an approved antigen test, […]

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How to hire foreign workers for Canadian conventions and trade shows

February 15, 2022 admin canada work permit, canadian work permit, conferences, conventions, imp, jobs, LMIA, lmia canada, lmia-exempt, tfwp, trade shows, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:00:09 +0000

Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada. The Canadian government considers events to be Canadian if they are hosted by organizations which are actively doing business in Canada. Host organizations could be associations, corporations, or government. An event that is conducted by a Canadian branch […]

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