The short term work permit exemption applies to the foreign national and not to the employer. Each foreign national will be authorized to work without a permit under the public policy for a 15-day period every 6 months or for a 30-day period every 12 months. Persons eligible may also need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to come to Canada.

Foreign nationals must provide evidence to satisfy an officer that a short-term exemption applies. Evidence may include documents such as a job offer or contract from the employer attesting to the details of the work, descriptions of the duties, the NOC code of the occupation they will be performing and the period of employment (start date and end date).