I got a new passport after coming to Canada. Will that affect my application for a work permit?
No. However, your work permit cannot be valid for longer than your current passport’s validity. If you renewed your passport after coming to Canada, when you apply for a renewal of your work permit, you must include a photocopy of the new passport.
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