Working remotely for a CA company

[scoobyscoobydoo]

How does having a WHV for Canada allow you to live in Latin America? While it may not be written that the WHV recipient is to be in Canada, using it to facilitate a plan that doesn't even [really] including being in Canada, seems like misrepresentation, but again...I don't have a dog in the fight. No offense, `Scooby'.

Hey Ponga,

"How does having a WHV for Canada allow you to live in Latin America?"
I don't need a WHV to live in Latin America.

"While it may not be written that the WHV recipient is to be in Canada, using it to facilitate a plan that doesn't even [really] including being in Canada, seems like misrepresentation"
Is it misrepresentation? That's my question. I am asking for clarification on this rule. However, if it is, I have no moral qualms misrepresenting a little bit here and there

 

[scylla]

Hi Scylla,

That was my thinking. Latin American countries much more laid back, these countries are full of remote workers. USA potentially more tricky, but if I limit it to a month here and there it would be ok (it would actually be travel).

My main question, however, is can I do it from the Canadian working holiday visa perspective? I read all the websites and they don't really mention working remotely at all, let alone working remotely outside of Canada.
Is there anything that says, on a Canadian working holiday visa the person must reside in the Canada? They mention reentry when I leave Canada. They say yes, you can leave and reenter, but you will be assessed each time, which is ok. But this is just physically leaving and reentering, it says nothing about working outside of Canada. I could go Canada on the working visa, set up bank account, leave for latin America and not come back, not even worry about reentry.

If you are working remotely outside of Canada, then no Canadian work permit is required. A work permit is only required if you are physically working in Canada.

 

[scoobyscoobydoo]

If you are working remotely outside of Canada, then no Canadian work permit is required. A work permit is only required if you are physically working in Canada.

Ok thanks everyone. Seems like I don't need any sort of visa. Blows my mind, I have never heard of this, but its good to know.

Cheers

 

[scylla]

This is blowing my mind hahaha. An Australian can just remotely apply for a Canadian job? Zero visas or work permits? I just give them Australian bank account info? Where do I pay taxes? Aus or Canada?
Is there a term for this? So I can further google

Yes, you can simply apply for remote jobs with Canadian employers without a work permit. Of course keep in mind that many / most may not consider your application. Truly remote jobs where you can work remotely out of any country are rare. More often, the remote work must be within Canada. This is for any number of reasons including data protection, privacy, cyber controls, regulatory, etc.

 

[scoobyscoobydoo]

Yes, you can simply apply for remote jobs with Canadian employers without a work permit. Of course keep in mind that many / most may not consider your application. Truly remote jobs where you can work remotely out of any country are rare. More often, the remote work must be within Canada. This is for any number of reasons including data protection, privacy, cyber controls, regulatory, etc.

Good point. Thanks Scylla

 

[Ponga]

Hey Ponga,

"How does having a WHV for Canada allow you to live in Latin America?"
I don't need a WHV to live in Latin America.

I was responding to this:

Well the plan was get Canadian working holiday visa, work remotely for a candian company and then for example do a few months in USA, few months in Mexico, few months in brazil, etc etc. Not so much just live full time in the states.

 

[Copingwithlife]

I don't understand this. As an Australian, I can work remotely for an Canadian company with no visa? Get a Candian bank account etc etc.

I as a Canadian could apply for a remote job in the States . Do the job here in Canada , never set foot in the USA . However if you apply for a Canadian job with a work permit , and you get a job, they’ll want a SIN to report your income AND do deductions to send to the Government . Why would you want to contribute CPP, EI, federal & provincial taxes and not be in the country ?
That income won’t be tax free just because you’re not living here

“Non-Resident Employees
Employees in Canada who are not Canadian residents, and who are in regular and continuous employment in Canada, will be subject to the same tax deductions as Canadian residents. These deductions include federal and provincial income tax, employment insurance premiums, and Canada or Quebec Pension Plan contributions.”

As for going back and forth into the USA, tread wisely. The CBP are trained to sniff out individuals who try to circumvent the rules, and not knowing the rules , won’t help