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approximately two years, will includeprovisions for facilitated entry to Canada forEU citizens. When these new LMOexemptions are available, employers willhave a whole host of new expeditedimmigration options for EU nationals.Emergency Repair PersonnelForeign workers entering Canadatemporarily to carry out emergency repairsto industrial or commercial equipment areeligible for LMO-exempt work permits, solong as it can reasonably be said that therewill be a negative effect on the local labourmarket (i.e. a disruption in employment) ifthe worker is not admitted to Canada. Thiswork permit category is normally used forcontracted service providers attending clientsites in Canada to conduct unscheduledemergency repair work. It can only be usedfor true emergencies, when there isinsufficient time to obtain an LMO. This typeof work permit is not available to foreignworkers seeking admission to Canada toconduct scheduled maintenance onequipment.Significant BenefitImmigration officers are permitted to issueLMO-exempt work permits to foreignworkers who are coming to Canada toperform work that will provide a significantsocial, cultural or economic benefit toCanada where an LMO cannot be obtainedin a timely manner. This type of work permitis highly discretionary, and the threshold fordemonstrating the necessary significantbenefit is high. Any foreign worker applyingfor a significant benefit work permit shouldbe armed with a well-documentedapplication package clearly showing thesignificant benefit their admission will haveon Canada. This work permit category canbe useful as a last resort or incircumstances where it is impossible toobtain an LMO in the time available, and noother LMO-exemptions are available.Reciprocal EmploymentReciprocal employment work permits canbe issued to foreign workers whoseemployment in Canada will create ormaintain reciprocal employmentopportunities for Canadian citizens orpermanent residents in other countries.Canada is willing to issue reciprocal workpermits to inbound foreign workers if it canbe shown that temporary opportunities alsoexist for Canadians overseas. This type ofpermit can offer flexibility to companies,especially those that send Canadiansabroad for business purposes. Strict job-tojobreciprocity is not necessary, butapplicants do need to show thatopportunities for Canadians and permanentresidents in similar positions exist in thereciprocal jurisdiction.Spouses and Dependent ChildrenSpouses of foreign workers who hold aCanadian work permit valid for at least sixmonths are eligible for an open work permitwhich allows them to work in Canada forany employer, in any occupation, subject toa few exceptions. Spousal work permits aretied to the principal foreign national’s workpermit and will expire on the same date,subject to an earlier passport expiry date.Dependent children of foreign nationals whohold work permits valid for at least sixmonths are eligible for a visitor record orBusiness Travel to Canada, Work Permits and Immigration Law 31