Open Work Permit

Work permit holders who applied for their permits on or before June 7, 2023, are eligible to study in Canada without a study permit. Those who applied after this date are not eligible under this temporary policy, which is set to last until June 27, 2026.

Council of Canadian Innovators wants Canada to introduce a High Potential Tech Visa, to give in-demand professionals a pathway to permanent residency without a job offer in hand.

To help address labour shortages in the tech sector, the Council of Canadian Innovators is calling on the federal government to pilot a new visa that would allow high-skilled tech workers to come to Canada without a job offer.

Council of Canadian Innovators wants Canada to introduce a High Potential Tech Visa, to give in-demand professionals a pathway to permanent residency without a job offer in hand.

These new facilitative measures are in effect, and individuals can apply as of March 1, 2023, and until February 28, 2024.

You may be eligible to work anywhere in Canada while waiting to be approved for spousal sponsorship.

Canada offers an open work permit to foreign nationals who are waiting for a decision on their inland spousal or common-law sponsorship application.

Canada’s recent cuts to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) are beginning to disrupt businesses across multiple sectors, particularly fast food, hospitality, agriculture, and retail.

Canada is known for having a stable and strong economy. Post-pandemic, the country has seen a strong rebound in several sectors, many of which are seeing rapid growth.

Following an increase in capacity, the International Experience Canada program is open for applications.

 The following is their list of the 20 jobs growing in demand in Canada over this four-year period, including top hiring regions and remote work availability:

Ontario reopened its Masters Graduate Stream to new registrations April 30 and quickly reached its limit.

A rundown of the most impactful changes to Canadian immigration in 2022—and what it can tell us about 2023.

In 2023 Canada introduced temporary changes for Iranian visitors who do not want to return to their country. The main announcement was in March 01, 2023 which authorizes the Iranian visitors to apply for work or study permit from inside Canada without paying any government processing fee. In addition, the minister due to current high rising inflation in Iran did authorized Iranian students to change their study permit to work permit to ease the financial support pressure from Iran.

A great opportunity for foreign agri-food workers to obtain Canadian permanent residency through Agri-food immigration pilot program.

June 1, 2016—As of June 1st, 2016 , Canadian employers who are hiring skilled French-speaking temporary workers from abroad who want to work in Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec will be exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment. This will make it easier for employers to hire them.

Canada’s job vacancies dropped to 505,900 in the second quarter of 2025, down 3.6% from the previous quarter and marking the lowest level since 2018. The latest Statistics Canada report highlights a cooling labour market, with permanent positions falling by 5.1% and temporary roles by 4.5%.

Canada’s labour market in 2026 is shaped by long-term worker shortages linked to an ageing population, housing construction, healthcare demand, and continued digitalisation. Employers across many industries are prioritising candidates with practical experience, recognised credentials, and the ability to start work quickly.

Choosing the right city can make all the difference when starting a new life in Canada.

An Open Work Permit (OWP) allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada, without needing a job offer or a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This type of permit is commonly issued to eligible family members of international students, foreign workers, and permanent residence applicants.

There are two main categories of work permits issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): employer-specific work permits and open work permits. Each type has different eligibility criteria and limitations. Choosing the correct one is essential for staying compliant with immigration regulations.

After only three weeks of Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada. Working to make changes in Canada's immigration system has started.