IRCC refutes reports that Canada’s open work permit programs are ending this 2026

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

Canada open work permit in 2026: Who can apply and how to do it | Step-by-step guide

Canada Open Work Permit 2026 Eligibility Rules, New Restrictions, Who Can Apply: Canada’s open work permit remains available ...
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Canada Changes Family Open Work Permit Eligibility for Spouses of International Students and Foreign Workers and Dependents of Foreign Workers

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 ...
Business Day

Canada: Foreign healthcare workers will now receive faster processing on work permits

Canada has expanded priority processing for foreign workers in healthcare occupations to receive faster decisions on work permit applications ...
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Why the open work permit for migrant workers is an inadequate solution

Kate Swanson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations. Elizabeth ...

Canada fast-tracks work permits for key occupations

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 ...