Lists LMIA-exempt categories for international agreements, workers coming under CUSMA/USMCA, CETA, and other free trade agreements are often LMIA-exempt.
204 A work permit may be issued under section 200 to a foreign national who intends to perform work under (a)an agreement or arrangement between Canada and the government of a foreign state or an international organization, other than an agreement or arrangement concerning seasonal agricultural workers; (b)an agreement entered into by one or more countries and by or on behalf of one or more provinces; (c)an agreement entered into by the Minister with a province or group of provinces under subsection 8(1) of the Act; or (d)a youth mobility agreement or arrangement between Canada and the government of a foreign state or the competent authority of any other foreign territory, or between Canada and an international or domestic organization, that would create or maintain reciprocal employment for Canadian citizens in a foreign state or territory.