Program delivery update: Fishing guides: [R205(a) – C11 Canadian lakes - self employed] or [R205(b) – C20 border lakes – reciprocity] - Unique work situations – International Mobility Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
April 9, 2026
The instructions for officers processing foreign nationals entering Canada to work as a fishing guide have been updated to
- change the title from “International Mobility Program: Unique work situations – Fishing guides” to “Fishing guides: [R205(a) – C11 Canadian lakes - self employed] or [R205(b) – C20 border lakes – reciprocity] - Unique work situations - International Mobility Program”
- make the page consistent with the International Mobility Program’s preferred format
- update language and links
- clarify the instructions