Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Marginal note: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.