The 2021 season for International Experience Canada (Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International co-op (Internship)) opened (for most countries) on March 1st, 2021.
International Experience Canada (IEC) is a Government of Canada program designed to give 18-35 year-old travellers from around 33 selected countries the opportunity to work in Canada.
There are three IEC work permit categories:
- Working Holiday permit (often referred to as the “WHP”)
- Young Professionals (“YP”)
- International Co-op (Internship)
Am I eligible to apply for an IEC work permit?
Canada signed a bilateral agreement with 33 countries. Eligibility and conditions vary from one country to another:
- Some countries only signed an agreement for one or two of the three work permits highlighted above.
- The age limit can be 30 or 35.
- The work permit can be issued for six months, one year or two years.