Who Can Apply for a C11 Work Permit in Canada?

Nationwide Immigration Services24 Jul, 2026Legal

Canada does not ask every entrepreneur to find a Canadian employer before they can work here. For the right person, with the right business, there is an entirely different route. The Canada C11 Work Permit, formerly known as the significant benefit work permit, allows foreign nationals to enter Canada and operate their own business without a Labour Market Impact Assessment or a job offer from a Canadian employer. The only thing IRCC wants to see is that your business will genuinely benefit Canada.