On October 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a program delivery update concerning intra-company transferees under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Canada.ca

What Changed?

The update follows the extensive revisions on October 1, 2024 to the instructions around Significant Benefit – Intra-company Transferees under paragraph 205(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Canada.ca

In this latest change, IRCC deleted the instructions related to:

• Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Canadian interests – Significant benefit – Intra-company transferees – International agreements (exemption code C12) Canada.ca

That means the C12 exemption no longer applies; it’s removed from the policy instructions. Canada.ca

What Remains

The instructions that remain in force are for intra-company transferees under R205(a) using exemption codes C61, C62, and C63, categorized under Canadian interests – International Mobility Program. Canada.ca

These instructions still guide how intra-company transfers of employees qualify under the “Canadian interests” significant benefit exemption. Canada.ca

Implications for Employers & Applicants

• Employers and applicants relying on the C12 exemption under international agreements should no longer do so — that pathway is officially removed.
• When assessing eligibility for intra-company transferees under IMP / R205(a), only C61 / C62 / C63 instructions now apply.
• It’s essential to align applications with the remaining policy framework to avoid rejections or delays.

Key Takeaway

Canada’s immigration framework for intra-company transferees just got more streamlined. The removal of C12 exemption instructions clarifies that intra-company transfers under international agreements are no longer a separate route. All intra-company transferee applications under R205(a) must now follow the Canadian interests – IMP instructions using C61 / C62 / C63 codes.