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Top Stories Tamfitronics Canadian work permits allow foreign nationals to work and live in Canada temporarilywhile also improving their eligibility for economic permanent residence (PR) programs by allowing newcomers to gain Canadian work experience.Below, CIC News has compiled answers to six of the most common questions asked by newcomers about work permits.Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law FirmTop Stories Tamfitronics What kind of work permits are there?Canadian work permits can broadly be broken down into two categories:Open work permits (OWPs); andEmployer specific/closed work permits.OWPs allow holders to work anywhere in Canada, for most employers in most industries.Employer specific work permits, in contrast, only allow holders to work for a specific employer, and often specify the location and duration or work as well. These work permits are often called Labour Market...