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Remote work for employer outside Canada while working on employer specific work permit (closed work permit) in canada

MUZZ1122

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Feb 14, 2023
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I am on employer specific work permit (closed work permit) in Canada, and, I have been working for specific employer in Canada. Am I allowed to work remotely for employer which is based in outside Canada and it has no link with Canada while I am working for Canadian employer on closed work permit? Does it have any implication to my PR application going forward?
 

Chasechs

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Sep 11, 2019
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That's a good question. Since the employer is not in Canada and seemingly doesn't affect your closed work permit obligation one would think it is ok. However, in such a situation, you would not be declaring income from that outside employer. That's a tax implication if you are currently residing in Canada. But to declare the income raising questions about the closed work permit. Such a dilemma! I really don't have any answers for you.
 

bytenaija

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Nov 11, 2019
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I am on employer specific work permit (closed work permit) in Canada, and, I have been working for specific employer in Canada. Am I allowed to work remotely for employer which is based in outside Canada and it has no link with Canada while I am working for Canadian employer on closed work permit? Does it have any implication to my PR application going forward?
I specifically asked IRCC this question and they said it was fine.
 

MUZZ1122

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Feb 14, 2023
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That's a good question. Since the employer is not in Canada and seemingly doesn't affect your closed work permit obligation one would think it is ok. However, in such a situation, you would not be declaring income from that outside employer. That's a tax implication if you are currently residing in Canada. But to declare the income raising questions about the closed work permit. Such a dilemma! I really don't have any answers for you.
Why not if I declare outside Canada income ? What possible challenges you see ?