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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’s 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
Â鶹AV provides Provincial Plan Replacement coverage for international spouses of repatriated Canadians for the first three months of the new academic staff member’s appointment. Subsequently, this coverage must be applied for and purchased every three months until the spouse becomes eligible for Quebec health insurance with La Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).