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New COVID-19 requirements for air travel from China, Hong Kong and Macao
As of January 5 at 12:01 am (EST) all air travellers, 2 years of age and older, arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao must show a negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than 2 days before their departure, to the airline in order to board their flight.
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Find out if you need a work permit
Who needs a work permit, which permit is right for you and special instructions for some workers
Temporary workers
Work permits, labour market impact assessments and how your spouse or child can work in Canada
Business people
Eligibility for business visitors, professionals, intra-company transferees, traders and investors
Students
How to work on campus and off campus, apply for co-op/internship programs and how to work after graduation
Open work permit for Ukrainian nationals
Who can apply, how to apply from outside or inside Canada, removing medical restrictions and documents you need
Work and travel in Canada with International Experience Canada
How to become a candidate in the International Experience Canada pools, how to apply for a work permit online, processing times and preparing for arrival
Caregivers
Work options for caregivers, how to apply and how to become a permanent resident
Overnight camp counsellors
Who can apply, how to apply, documents, fees and fee exemptions
Agricultural workers
Who can apply, how to apply, forms, fees, and how to change employers
Open work permit for Hong Kong recent graduates
Who can apply, how to apply from outside or inside Canada, and what documents you need
Open work permit for vulnerable foreign workers
How to identify abuse, get help if you’re being abused and apply for an open work permit
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