On June 12, 2017, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will be launching a new pilot program called the Global Talent Stream (the «GTS») which will establish easier and faster processing of visa and work permit applications for certain foreign nationals with unique global talent and / or who are highly skilled. (tdslaw.com)
I always understood that work permit application came after a job offer but maybe footballers now have different rules. (westhamway.net)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will check if the applicant has had a work permit as a live - in - caregiver for the past two years when the applicant submits both the permanent resident application AND open work permit application before issuing an open work permit with four (4) year period. (info.lawyershop.ca)