Are you an Canadian convention organizer who is seeking foreign labor?

 This is the information you should be aware of Canadian work permit .

Foreign nationals who work on Canadian occasions require working permits to be able to carry out their work legally in Canada.

A Canadian government considers an event to be Canadian when they are held by businesses that are conducting transactions in Canada. The host organizations could be corporations, associations or even government.

An event which is organized by the Canadian subsidiary or branch of an international company is also covered under this definition. Therefore, if the event is run by the Canadian company, employees working for the foreign branch will require the work permit in order to participate during the event.

These regulations apply not just to trade shows and cons however, they also apply to congresses, association meetings corporate gatherings and incentive meetings, as well as exhibitions, and various other consumer-oriented shows.

The kind of work permit the foreign worker needs is contingent on the role they play during the time.

There are two kinds of work permits available within Canada: Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). The major distinction is that both require what is known as a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

The LMIA basically tells government officials of the Canadian administration that there isn’t a Canadian resident capable or competent to do the job. It is intended to show that there aren’t any negative impact on the Canadian labor market should the foreign national is hired to perform their work. IMP work permits don’t need an LMIA as they are deemed to provide a significant benefit to Canada’s social, economic, or cultural goals.

We will guide you through the steps to determine what your foreign employees require to be legally employed in Canada. The following positions are not considered business visitors which is why they are not required to have work permits. Business visitors include conference attendees participants, board members.

Exhibitors

Foreign vendors selling Canadian-made products require work permits provided by an LMIA. The LMIA is required as according to the government’s view when a product is manufactured by and is sold within Canada there’s no reason why a Canadian shouldn’t be the one who sells the product.

If sellers sell products made in the United States for sale to customers, and then deliver them at the point the sale is completed, then they could apply for an substantial advantage work permit that will be LMIA exemption. They are considered an advantage because foreign workers employ Canadian services and pay for accommodations.

Set up of display

Foreign workers need work permits to set up and take down the display or booth when it is more than the size of a portable pop-up. Work permits to use this feature don’t require an LMIA.

Same goes for contractors who provide services. Canadian event organizers require authorization for international contractors to build and tear down exhibitions and shows, as well as that do technical work behind the scenes such as lighting, decorating and so on. Permits for work in this area need an LMIA.

Exhibitors will be required to employ Canadians to complete all work on the floor of the convention The Canadian government’s website states. If not, an LMIA-approved work permit will be required.