What is or isn’t work?Federal Court ruling involving foreign worker underlines importance of knowing when work permits are requiredBy Sergio Karas08/14/2007|Canadian Employment Law Today The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and its regulations have been in effect since 2002 and provide more flexibility to hire foreign workers than previous immigration legislation. To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.