Work in Canada: GATS Work Permits

Working in Canada: GATS

Under GATS, Canada has committed to making it easier for certain business people who are foreign service providers in certain sectors to access the Canadian market. The commitments apply to service providers from more than 140 World Trade Organization member countries.

Three categories of business people are covered: business visitors, professionals and intra-company transferees. This is a fast track program as qualified business people can enter Canada without many the usual procedural requirements.

This  work permit may issued for a maximum of 90 days within any given 12-month period. However, the applicant may leave Canada and re-apply.