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A work permit is a legal document permitting a foreign national to engage in employment while inside of Canada. Each year, Canada issues about half a million work permits to temporary foreign workers around the world.

Work permits can be of different types-

Requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
Facilitated LMIA (Quebec)
Global Talent Stream
LMIA-Exempt but requiring a job offer or employment contract
International Mobility Program (IMP)
NAFTA Work Permits
CETA Work Permits
Intra-Company Transfers
Open Work Permits (no job offer or LMIA required)
Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
Spousal Sponsorship from Inside of Canada
International Experience Canada (IEC) (working holiday visa)
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
Spouse Accompanying International Student or Worker