Remote work for employer outside Canada while working on employer specific work permit (closed work permit) in canada

[MUZZ1122]

I am on employer specific work permit (closed work permit) in Canada, and, I have been working for specific employer in Canada. Am I allowed to work remotely for employer which is based in outside Canada and it has no link with Canada while I am working for Canadian employer on closed work permit? Does it have any implication to my PR application going forward?

 

[Chasechs]

That's a good question. Since the employer is not in Canada and seemingly doesn't affect your closed work permit obligation one would think it is ok. However, in such a situation, you would not be declaring income from that outside employer. That's a tax implication if you are currently residing in Canada. But to declare the income raising questions about the closed work permit. Such a dilemma! I really don't have any answers for you.

 

[bytenaija]

I am on employer specific work permit (closed work permit) in Canada, and, I have been working for specific employer in Canada. Am I allowed to work remotely for employer which is based in outside Canada and it has no link with Canada while I am working for Canadian employer on closed work permit? Does it have any implication to my PR application going forward?

I specifically asked IRCC this question and they said it was fine.

 

[MUZZ1122]

I specifically asked IRCC this question and they said it was fine.

Thanks, how about declaring income from outside Canada employer?

 

[MUZZ1122]

That's a good question. Since the employer is not in Canada and seemingly doesn't affect your closed work permit obligation one would think it is ok. However, in such a situation, you would not be declaring income from that outside employer. That's a tax implication if you are currently residing in Canada. But to declare the income raising questions about the closed work permit. Such a dilemma! I really don't have any answers for you.

Why not if I declare outside Canada income ? What possible challenges you see ?

 

[MUZZ1122]

@Chasechs thanks dear