Can my dependent children work while 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 (

However, in two provinces; namely, Ontario and Alberta, an agreement respecting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program has been entered into with the federal government, wherein your dependent children may qualify for a work permit that does not require an

The work permit will be valid for a period of one year from the date it is issued OR for the duration of the parent or guardian's work permit.

Note: Some jobs have age restrictions. Your employer is responsible for ensuring that you are old enough to work in the job in question, in addition to verifying any other provincial requirements.

Jobs that involve working with children or jobs in the health care field will require that your dependent children complete a medical examination.