You need a work permit

If you’re an American fishing guide working on a lake on the Canada–United States border, you need a work permit to work in Canada.

You must also meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit.

Your work permit will be seasonal and for day fishing only.

Type of work permit

You can apply for an employer-specific work permit.

When you fill out your work permit application form, select “Exemption from Labour Market Impact Assessment” as the type of work permit in the “Details of intended work in Canada” section.

Before you apply

Before you submit your work permit application, your employer must

How to apply for a work permit

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2025-06-17