Working temporarily in Canada
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.
If you intend to work in the province of Alberta, please ensure that you read and become familiar with the Government of Alberta’s brochure Temporary Foreign Workers: A Guide for Employees.
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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
- Regulatory changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Certain categories of workers have their own requirements. See:
Information for employers
