🍁 In Simple Terms
Foreign nationals cannot enter Canada to work without a work permit obtained before arriving. The only exception is if you qualify under section 186 of the regulations to work in Canada without a permit.
Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada
Legal Text: IRPR Regulation 8
(1)A foreign national may not enter Canada to work without first obtaining a work permit.
Exception
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to a foreign national who is authorized under section 186 to work in Canada without a work permit.
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Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPR r. 8 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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