Foreign Worker's Responsibilities
As a foreign worker, you are almost always required to have a valid work permit to work in Canada. A work permit allows you to work for a limited period of time in Canada. However, it does not automatically allow you to immigrate to Canada.
The following information outlines the responsibilities of the foreign worker and the employer and comes directly from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Working temporarily in Canada
Significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program effective April 1, 2011
Information for Haitian nationals currently in Canada temporarily who want to apply for a work permit.
Every year, over 150,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily in jobs that help Canadian employers address skill shortages, or to work as live-in caregivers.
A work permit is needed for most temporary jobs in Canada. Some jobs do not require a work permit.
If you intend to work in the province of Quebec, you must obtain a certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) before a work permit can be issued.
Notice: Don’t be a victim of fraud — Find out more.
Information for workers :
- Who can apply for a work permit
- How to apply
- After applying
- Arriving
- Extending your stay
- Working in Quebec
- Jobs that do not require a work permit
- Frequently asked questions
- Temporary foreign workers — Your rights and the law
Certain categories of workers have their own requirements. See:
Information for employers
Related Links
Related Link
- Immigrating to Canada as a Skilled Worker
Learn more about immigrating to Canada as part of Canada’s Skilled Worker Program
