Ok, if I understand right, since I am German, I am TRV exempt as per R190
(cf. http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showdoc/cr/SOR-2002-227/bo-ga:l_9-gb:l_5/20090911/en#anchorbo-ga:l_9-gb:l_5).
Therefore, if I have a pending work permit application, I can leave and re-enter Canada and still the...