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IRCC published a new Program Delivery Update on July 31, 2026, concerning work permit exemptions for examiners and evaluators under section R186(n) of the Regulations. This update provides instructions on authorizing work without a permit for eligible individuals in these specific roles.
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Official source
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates.html ↗Citations
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“196 A foreign national must not work in Canada unless authorized to do so by a work permit or these Regulations.”
“lid work permit or is authorized to work in Canada under section 186 and”
“Examiners and evaluators [R186(n)]: Authorization to work without a work permit](/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-examiners.html) July 31, 2026”
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