Repatriated Canadians (with International Spouses/Common-Law Partners)

Working in Canada

International spouses of Canadian citizens are not eligible to apply for an open work permit unless they have been determined eligible as members of certain in-Canada permanent residence classes. In this instance, the spouse will usually enter Canada on a visitor鈥檚 visa. Spouses seeking employment must have a job offer before applying for a work permit.

Apply for Permanent Residency

It is strongly advised that repatriated Canadians begin the process for sponsorship to obtain Permanent Resident status for their spouses as soon as possible.

Health Insurance

International spouses of repatriated Canadians are considered visitors, and are ineligible for Quebec health insurance (unless they have individual status that makes them eligible). Partners should arrange for private health coverage before entering Canada.

Provincial Plan Replacement Coverage

平特五不中 provides Provincial Plan Replacement coverage for international spouses of repatriated Canadians for the first three months of the new academic staff member鈥檚 appointment. Subsequently, this coverage must be applied for and purchased every three months until the spouse becomes eligible for Quebec health insurance with La R茅gie de l'assurance maladie du Qu茅bec (RAMQ).