[Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents: About the public policy - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/hong-kong-residents-permanent-residence.html) The definition of work. 1. in the immediate 3 years preceding the date when the application is received, completed at least 1 year of full-time work experience, or the equivalent to 1 year of work experience through part-time work, in Canada: 1. work can be completed in any skill level, but must meet the definition of work as per section 2 of the Regulations, and have been authorized by virtue of a work permit, work permit exemption under section 186 of the Regulations or a public policy under section 25.2 of the Act 2. any period of employment during which the foreign national was engaged in full-time study or was self-employed shall not be included in calculating a period of work experience