I am an entrepreneur. Do I need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to work in Canada?
No. You can apply for a work permit without a Labour Market Impact Assessment, but you must intend to operate a business in Canada that would create or maintain:
- significant social, cultural or economic benefits, or
- jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
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