Work permits Can my

Work permits

Can my dependent children work in Canada?

If your dependent children want to work while in Canada, they must apply for their own work permit. Normally, they must meet the same requirements that you do, including (if needed) a labour market opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

However, in some provinces, your dependent children may qualify for a work permit that does not require an LMO. An “open” work permit will allow them to accept any job with any employer.

Currently, pilot projects are underway in Alberta, and Ontario. They allow your dependent children to obtain open work permits.

For your dependent children to apply for an open work permit in participating provinces, you (their parent) must meet the following conditions as well as other conditions set by the province where you work.

You must work and reside in one of the provinces mentioned below.
You must possess a valid, job-specific work permit authorizing you to work in Canada fo