expired work permit

[barr22]

hey,
if theres anyone out there that can help me with this, it would be helpful, thank you.

my work permit expired, and i couldn`t get a positive LMO, now i have 90 days to apply for restoration status, im going to apply for the new alberta pilot program that their doing, but do i need a valid workpermit to apply for this program? i can still get a job offer letter from my last employer. im in the welding trade.

thanks