+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
I am in Canada as a visitor now. I live in the Dominican Republic.

Applying for a work permit will not impact your TRV.

First step is the job offer and the approved LMIA from an employer.
 
But this deadline is only for who wants to apply the work permit online and the one who wants to do through flagpole this deadline is not valid for them.