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C-11 Work Permit

The C-11 Work Permit  is a Canadian immigration stream under the International Mobility Program (IMP) designed for foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals to start or purchase a business in Canada. It is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt permit that requires demonstrating “significant benefit” to Canada, usually through job creation or economic stimulation. 

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Work Permit: who qualifies and what to do first

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May 5, 2026 | Amir Ismail, RCIC

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