Is it possible to use the"apply for work visa outside Canada"while inside Canada

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I'm currently inside Canada, but i don't qualify to apply for a work permit inside Canada. Can I use the apply for work permit outside Canada while I'm inside Canada? Here's my situation. I've been in Canada for almost 8 months. I received a one year visitor record which expires march 2013. It doesn't look like i'll be getting approved soon for PR, so I could really use a job.