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Work for UK company whilst visiting Canada allowed?

jamieb14

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Nov 17, 2014
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Hi Guys,

Can't seem to find any information on the rules of the visitor visa for canada. I know we are not allowed to work in canada without a working visa but are we able to work for a company outside of canada e.g the uk whilst just visiting?

I would like to visit for 6 months but want to work for my UK company over the internet whilst I'm there, what is the legalities of this?

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canuck_in_uk

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Hi

You are allowed to work remotely provided you are not working for Canadian clients or being paid in Canada.
 

jamieb14

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canuck_in_uk said:
Hi

You are allowed to work remotely provided you are not working for Canadian clients or being paid in Canada.

Sweet! Do you have a link to any official documentation that states that show I can show to my company?
 

canuck_in_uk

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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/about.asp

What kind of activities are not considered to be "work"?

- long distance (by telephone or internet) work done by a temporary resident whose employer is outside Canada and who is remunerated from outside Canada;
 

nick.rwth

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canuck_in_uk said:
Hi

You are allowed to work remotely provided you are not working for Canadian clients or being paid in Canada.

100%
 

jamieb14

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canuck_in_uk said:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/about.asp

What kind of activities are not considered to be "work"?

- long distance (by telephone or internet) work done by a temporary resident whose employer is outside Canada and who is remunerated from outside Canada;
Perfect, just what i needed!
Cheers bud +1!! ;D
 

DHM

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Apr 17, 2015
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Interesting thread - I'm self employed and looking for confirmation that I can do my UK work remotely while I'm visiting Canada?
 

nick.rwth

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DHM said:
Interesting thread - I'm self employed and looking for confirmation that I can do my UK work remotely while I'm visiting Canada?
yes