Can my spouse or common-law partner and dependent children work in Canada?
If your spouse or common-law partner and 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 did, including (if needed) the labour market opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Social Development Canada. However, they may qualify for a work permit without an LMO. For your spouse to apply for a work permit without an LMO, you must meet the following conditions: You must be authorized to work in Canada for six months or longer. The work you are doing must meet a minimum skill level (usually work that would require at least a college diploma). Specifically, your job must be listed in Skill Level O, A or B in the National Occupational Classification. If you meet these two requirements, your spouse may apply for a work permit that is open and that will allow her or him to accept any job with any employer. Your spouses permit will be valid for the same period as your authorization to work in
