Canada’s open work permit remains available in 2026, but tighter rules introduced in 2025 mean eligibility now depends on ...

A number of reports have quickly spread on social media recently, claiming that Canada is ending its open work permit program ...

Foreign nationals usually apply for a Canadian work permit from outside the country. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified that in specific cases, individuals can ...

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...

On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that effective January 21, 2025, open work permit (OWP) eligibility will be changed so that only spouses of certain ...

During regular academic sessions, eligible international students can work up to 24 hours per week off campus.

Canada’s post-graduation work permit (PGWP) program allows international graduates of designated Canadian post-secondary institutions to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work ...

Canada is speeding up work permits for essential jobs like healthcare and agriculture. This move aims to fill critical labour gaps. Occupations such as nurses and farm workers are included. Applicants ...

A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

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