Who needs a work permit?

Most people need a work permit to work in Canada. If you need a work permit, you may be eligible for either an

• employer-specific work permit or

• open work permit

An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include:

• the name of the employer you can work for

• how long you can work

• the location where you can work (if applicable)

An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:

• who is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions

You can only get an open work permit in specific situations.