WHV extension?

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Hello everybody,

I came from Holland into Canada on a WHV. It expires soon, december the 10th, 2011.

I would like to start the Yukon Nominee Program, but I have to find an employer.
However, I might need more time to find one.

If that happens, I see two possibilities:

1 Change my status into a visitor, and continue my job search.
2 Apply for an extension. I heard rumors that the answer is automatically no, but you are allowed to stay (and work) until you get the answer.

Can anybody give me some advice on this?

Yours, Martijn.