LMIA is not always required for a closed work permit. In some cases, this requirement is waived.

International Agreement: Canada has a mutual understanding and formal agreement with different countries. Following are some of the examples:

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
• Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
• Canada-Chile FTA / Canada-Peru FTA / Canada-Colombia FTA / Canada-Korea FTA

For more information on how to get a work permit under this category, visit

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/international-free-trade-agreements/north-american.html

Other programs which do not require LMIA are

1.   Intra-company transfer: For temporary transfer of an employee who is an executive, manager, or special knowledge worker and works with a foreign company who has a good relationship with a company in Canada.
2.   International Exchange Program: Programs such as International Experience Canada does not require LMIA.
3.   Dependents of Foreign Workers: Spouses and children of foreign national, who is present in Canada on a valid permit, can apply for an open work permit for their dependents.
4.   Academics: This includes researchers, Visiting professors, and lecturers.