It is common for spouses or common law partners of students in Canada to work in order to support their families; Canada recognizes this as an economic reality.

Where a foreign student has a Study Permit, his or her spouse can apply for a Spousal Work Permit. The Spousal Work Permit is usually an “Open Work Permit”, which allows the spouse to work for any employer, or multiple employers, and can work full time, part time, or double time.

The Spousal Work Permit is usually issued for the same duration as the Study Permit.

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