Canada Open Work Permit 2026 Eligibility Rules, New Restrictions, Who Can Apply: Canada’s open work permit remains available ...

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

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 ...

Canada has expanded priority processing for foreign workers in healthcare occupations to receive faster decisions on work permit applications ...

Canada is speeding up work permits for essential jobs like healthcare and agriculture. This move aims to fill critical labour ...

Canadian labour and immigration rules now explicitly reinforce that temporary foreign workers are entitled to the same core workplace rights as Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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Canada's immigration department will keep its list of Post-Graduation Work Permit eligible programs unchanged for 2026. This brings clarity for international students planning their studies. The ...