Question of the day..."Can we bring a film crew to Canada?"

We are a Canadian Production Company. We would like to bring a film crew to Vancouver to shoot a film. Do we require LMIA?

We would like to bring a film crew to Vancouver to shoot a film. Do we require LMIA?

As of February 17,2016 foreign nationals in the television(TV) and film industry whose position or occupation is essential to a TV or film production and  the film production is considered to create and maintain significant economic benefits and opportunities for Canadians and Permanent residents  may be eligible for an exemption from a Labour Market Impact Assessment( LMIA) requirement and their entry may be facilitated under the International Mobility program.

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