Coop work permit problem

[Orostacus]

Does a capstone project requires you to apply for a co-op work permit? This project occurs during spring term and it's less or equal to a month. The thing is that I'm on second year in a two years program (music arts), "work term" is called capstone project in my transcript, and it's about a music festival we organize were we basically just play on some bars around town and promote those shows but with no profit whatsoever. This capstone project happens both at the end of first and second year. I asked the school if I needed one and I got the response that I don't, but after reading the emails between the college and their lawyer... The lawyer never stated if I needed one or not wich is why I don't really trust the college response. Even my international student advisor was like if we are wrong im a witness, but I don't think that's relevant for any immigration officer if they deny my pgwp.
Suggestions?

Thank you in advance
Ps: i did asked this before but the lawyer thing is new

 

[scylla]

Does a capstone project requires you to apply for a co-op work permit? This project occurs during spring term and it's less or equal to a month. The thing is that I'm on second year in a two years program (music arts), "work term" is called capstone project in my transcript, and it's about a music festival we organize were we basically just play on some bars around town and promote those shows but with no profit whatsoever. This capstone project happens both at the end of first and second year. I asked the school if I needed one and I got the response that I don't, but after reading the emails between the college and their lawyer... The lawyer never stated if I needed one or not wich is why I don't really trust the college response. Even my international student advisor was like if we are wrong im a witness, but I don't think that's relevant for any immigration officer if they deny my pgwp.
Suggestions?

Thank you in advance
Ps: i did asked this before but the lawyer thing is new

Wasn't this answered here?

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/co-op-work-experience-problem.625252/page-2

 

[Orostacus]

Wasn't this answered here?

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/co-op-work-experience-problem.625252/page-2

Indeed, but I find it interesting that the lawyer pointed out that any activities that competes with the local market is considered work, therefore playing live music should be considered work? Or is just what appears on my official transcript what is valid for the officer?

 

[scylla]

Indeed, but I find it interesting that the lawyer pointed out that any activities that competes with the local market is considered work, therefore playing live music should be considered work? Or is just what appears on my official transcript what is valid for the officer?

Sorry - no idea. I'm not familiar enough with co-ops.