How COVID-19 is affecting IRCC: Foreign Workers

Stay up to date on the travel restrictions and exemptions for temporary workers. If you are outside of Canada, as a temporary worker, you can travel if you are coming for an essential (non-discretionary) purpose.

If you are in Canada, and have work permit, you’ll want to extend it or change your status to visitor. If your work permit is expired, you may be able to restore it. For more information on travel exemptions and applying work permits and visas, visit the IRCC website.