Work in Canada

Apply to work in Canada, extend a work permit or hire a foreign worker.

Wildfires in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas

New measures are in place to help those affected by the wildfires, including free replacement of citizenship and immigration documents. Read the notice.

Find out if you need a work permit

List of job categories for which a work permit is not required to work temporarily in Canada

Get a work permit

Work permit requirements and applications for foreign workers, live-in caregivers, business people and students

Extend your work permit

Applications for work permit extensions for foreign workers and live-in caregivers and applications for open work permits if you are awaiting a decision on a permanent resident application

Travel and work in Canada

Information for youth to travel and work in Canada with the International Experience Canada Program

Hire a foreign worker

Requirements to hire temporary workers, live-in caregivers, international students, permanent workers and interns

Prepare to work

Finding a job, exploring other career opportunities and language training for the workplace

Get your credentials assessed

When and how to get your credentials assessed, how to upgrade skills and education and occupation facts

What we are doing

Do you want to come to Canada?

Answer a few questions to find out if you are eligible to work in Canada or extend your work permit in Canada, and how to submit an online or paper application.

How to send a complete immigration application

Learn how to avoid common errors that can cause delays in processing your application to come to Canada.

Find out how to hire a foreign worker for your business

Read the guide to find out how to hire and retain internationally trained workers for your business.

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