Canadian Work Permit

Typically, foreign nationals who wish to work in Canada must obtain a work permit first – for which you’ll need to organize pre-arranged employment from an authorized Canadian hirer who is accredited to hire you. Depending on the type of permit, this authorization could be “open” or “closed”. What’s more, certain foreign nationals will need to apply for an entry visa before being allowed onto Canadian soil. To learn more about entry visas, please click here.

Should you be accompanying a spouse or common-law partner in Canada, you could be eligible for a spousal work permit! Please visit the following pages to learn more:

• The International Mobility Program
• Intra-Company Transfers
• International Experience Canada
• The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Spousal Work Permits
• Post-Graduate Work Permit
• Global Skills Strategy