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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp "Business visitors A business visitor is someone
by rietta 14y ago
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp
"Business visitors
A business visitor is someone who comes to Canada to engage in international business activities without directly entering the Canadian labour market. Business visitors usually stay in Canada for a few days or a few weeks but are able to stay for up to 6 months. A business visitor is a separate category with separate requirements. Business visitors do not require a work permit. For more information, see information for business visitors."
That might work as a freelancer.
And this wording is interesting:
"Business people covered by NAFTA do not need a labour market opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). This means that Canadian employers do not need to have a job offer approved by HRSDC to hire an American or a Mexican business person, as set out in NAFTA."
I am not a lawyer and definitely not particularly familiar with Canadian law. Just found this page that seemed that it might have some answers to part of your question.
Frank
- Cyranix 14y agoI thought the business visitor case might not apply because he was hoping to move for several years, but it might be worth looking into the conditions for renewal (though 5 renewals might be pushing his luck). The wording on the NAFTA bit doesn't help as much as you might hope, though; GP doesn't match any of the long-term categories so his main sticking point is the 6-month maximum for business visitors.