Open work permit for vulnerable workers who are victims of abuse

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You may be eligible for an open work permit for vulnerable workers if you’re being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada.

This temporary work permit helps protect your rights as a worker in Canada by helping you leave an abusive situation to find a new job.

An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that:

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2025-07-12