r. 205 Canadian interests

205 A work permit may be issued under section 200 to a foreign national who intends to perform work that

• (a)would create or maintain significant social, cultural or economic benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• (b)would create or maintain reciprocal employment of Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada in other countries;
• (c)is designated by the Minister as being work that can be performed by a foreign national on the basis of the following criteria, namely,
• (i)the work is related to a research program,
• (i.1)the work is an essential part of a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program offered by a designated learning institution as defined in section 211.1,
• (i.2)the work is an essential part of a program at the secondary level
• (A)that is a vocational training program offered by a designated learning institution in Quebec, or
• (B)that is a program offered by a designated learning institution that requires students to work in order to obtain their secondary or high school diploma or certificate of graduation, or
• (ii)limited access to the Canadian labour market is necessary for reasons of public policy relating to the competitiveness of Canada’s academic institutions or economy; or
• (d)is of a religious or charitable nature.