Program delivery update: Religious work [R186(l)] and [R205(d) – C50]

August 13, 2024

Officers are informed that the instructions relating to religious work have been separated into 2 program delivery instructions:

• Religious work – [R205(d) – C50] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program
• Religious leaders who are work permit exempt under paragraph R186(l)

There has been no change in policy or procedures.

A new section about refusals has been created in the Religious work – C50 instructions.

New instructions

• Religious work – [R205(d) – C50] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program

Updated instructions

• Religious leaders who are work permit exempt under paragraph R186(l)
• Labour market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption codes – International Mobility Program (IMP)
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