Can I work as a clown?
Jun 12th 2016, 6:00 pm
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Can I work as a clown?
Alright folks,
I'm after some employment advice please.
British tourist in Vancouver with a dodgy motor (leaking radiator, worn tyres, screaming brakes, etc).
I've sunken most of my holiday loonies into fixing it, but it keeps buckling like a mule with a limp.
Now I'm larry lint without a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of.
I'm over here on a 6 month tourist visa but need to earn some dosh to keep the party going.
Can I do ANYTHING to legally earn money here? I read the Canadian government's immigration site and it says performing artists don't need a work permit. Does that mean I can apply for jobs as a clown? Or a court jester in an amusement park?
Any advice helpful, even if it comes with some good humoured abuse...
I'm after some employment advice please.
British tourist in Vancouver with a dodgy motor (leaking radiator, worn tyres, screaming brakes, etc).
I've sunken most of my holiday loonies into fixing it, but it keeps buckling like a mule with a limp.
Now I'm larry lint without a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of.
I'm over here on a 6 month tourist visa but need to earn some dosh to keep the party going.
Can I do ANYTHING to legally earn money here? I read the Canadian government's immigration site and it says performing artists don't need a work permit. Does that mean I can apply for jobs as a clown? Or a court jester in an amusement park?
Any advice helpful, even if it comes with some good humoured abuse...
Jun 12th 2016, 6:50 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Hi, welcome to BE.
Here's the list of 'entertainment' jobs that don't need a TWP - International Mobility Program: Authorization to work without a work permit – Performing artists
HTH.
Here's the list of 'entertainment' jobs that don't need a TWP - International Mobility Program: Authorization to work without a work permit – Performing artists
HTH.
Jun 12th 2016, 8:39 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
Hi, welcome to BE.
Here's the list of 'entertainment' jobs that don't need a TWP - International Mobility Program: Authorization to work without a work permit – Performing artists
HTH.
Here's the list of 'entertainment' jobs that don't need a TWP - International Mobility Program: Authorization to work without a work permit – Performing artists
HTH.
Jun 12th 2016, 9:52 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
I'm no expert but it reads as if you'd need to be in a circus for it to be okay....or you do it as an air show performer - if you can't fly, hire Zoe Bell (the BE one not the famous one
) and her plane and be a clown wing walker 
- or a street performer.
) and her plane and be a clown wing walker - or a street performer.
Jun 12th 2016, 10:19 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
I'm no expert but it reads as if you'd need to be in a circus for it to be okay....or you do it as an air show performer - if you can't fly, hire Zoe Bell (the BE one not the famous one) and her plane and be a clown wing walker - or a street performer.
) and her plane and be a clown wing walker - or a street performer.
Jun 13th 2016, 1:24 am
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Stand for parliament, they're a bunch of clowns!
Jun 13th 2016, 1:46 am
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Originally Posted by Aviator
Stand for parliament, they're a bunch of clowns!
Jun 13th 2016, 12:40 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
I'm no expert but it reads as if you'd need to be in a circus for it to be okay....or you do it as an air show performer - if you can't fly, hire Zoe Bell (the BE one not the famous one) and her plane and be a clown wing walker - or a street performer.
) and her plane and be a clown wing walker - or a street performer.
Jun 13th 2016, 1:02 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
What sort of psychopath wants to be a clown???? 
Jun 13th 2016, 2:59 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Originally Posted by Zoe Bell
You can't hire me. I'm not allowed to fly for reward. Not commercial rated you see
Jun 13th 2016, 4:34 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Well I think your car will be good for Clowning around, but you will need a large red nose and no sense of fashion. You should fit right in in Canada!
Jun 13th 2016, 4:48 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Originally Posted by Aqua
Well I think your car will be good for Clowning around, but you will need a large red nose and no sense of fashion. You should fit right in in Canada!
Jun 13th 2016, 4:54 pm
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Re: Can I work as a clown?
Human statues are popular in Canada, do an Elvis you make 100's
