List of countries from where young people can get Canadian work experience

In December 2022, the Minister of Immigration announced Canada's plans to invite young people to work. 90,000 visas will be approved.

The official website has opened online registration for anyone wishing to visit Canada on a youth work visa. The first round of invitations for 2023 will be held on January 9. Residents of those countries who are eligible for the International Experience Canada program (IEC) need to create a work profile and answer a few questions.

The following changes were added on December 13:

the Young Professionals and International Co-op categories were added;
applicants are allowed to participate 2 times for 12 months (according to the bilateral agreement).

Visas for this program can be either open or employer-restricted. It depends on the program category and the country: Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op.

Full list of countries eligible for the youth exchange program in 2023:

Andorra	Hong Kong	Lithuania	Poland	Taiwan	Sweden
Australia	Denmark	Luxembourg	Portugal	Ukraine	Switzerland
Austria	Spain	Mexico	San Marino	France	Estonia
Belgium	Ireland	Netherlands	Slovakia	Croatia	South Korea
Germany	Italy	New Zealand	Slovenia	Czech Republic	Japan
Greece	Latvia	Norway	United Kingdom	Chile	Costa Rica

Residents of the United States, India, and Brazil can apply through the following organizations:

AIESEC Canada is a non-profit organization that helps develop leadership skills among young people and offers work permits for young professionals to work for a specific employer for career development.

GO International is a Canadian organization that offers work and travel opportunities. They offer an open work permit.

IAESTE offers employment opportunities in the technical field. They offer work permits for young professionals with a specific employer.