C41 — Spousal Open Work Permit for Spouses of High-Skilled Workers

The C41 is Canada's open work permit for spouses and common-law partners of high-skilled foreign workers (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). It lets holders work for any Canadian employer — no job offer or Labour Market Impact Assessment required.

The permit is tied to the principal worker's authorization and renewable while that permit remains valid. Fees total CAD 255 (CAD 155 work permit fee plus CAD 100 open work permit holder fee), submitted online via the IRCC secure account. The program supports a PR pathway through Canadian work experience.

This visa is ideal for spouses or common-law partners of skilled foreign workers in Canada who want unrestricted work authorization while their partner holds a valid work permit.