To be eligible for an intra-company transfer (ICT) work permit, the Canadian company must be a subsidiary, branch, or affiliate of the foreign company, or the foreign company must be the parent company of the Canadian company. A franchise or license agreement does not meet the definition of a qualifying business relationship. If you are being transferred to a Canadian company that is a franchise or licensee of the foreign company, you may not be eligible for an ICT work permit. In this case, you may need to explore other options for working in Canada, such as applying for a regular work permit or applying for permanent residence through the Express Entry system or other immigration programs.