The following job categories may allow foreign nationals to work without a work permit in Canada; please note that you still need to meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned on the International Mobility Program.

• Athlete or coach,
• Aviation accident or incident investigator,
• Business visitor,
• Civil aviation inspector,
• Clergy,
• Convention organizer,
• Crew member,
• Emergency service provider,
• Examiner or evaluator,
• Expert witness or investigator,
• A family member of a foreign representative,
• Foreign government officer or representative,
• Health care student,
• Judge, referee, or similar official,
• Military staff,
• News reporter or film and media crew,
• Producer or staff member working on advertisements,
• Performing artist,
• Public speaker,
• Short-term highly-skilled worker,
• Short-term researcher,
• Student working off-campus,
• Student working on-campus.

All foreign nationals employed in any of the above positions or scenarios may be exempted from a work permit.