International Experience Canada (IEC) is a Government of Canada program that offers Canadian and foreign national youth (ages 18 to 35) the opportunity to work and travel in each other’s countries. The program started in 1956 with France as a partner, and today works with more than 35 partner countries and territories across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Under the reciprocal program, Canadian and foreign national youth can work and travel through either an open work permit (working holiday category) or an employer-specific work permit (international co-op and young professionals categories).
For more information, have a look at our webpage about International Experience Canada.