Can We Work in Canada on a Multiple Entry Visa?

No, a multiple-entry visa to Canada (like a Visitor Visa / Temporary Resident Visa) does not allow you to work legally in Canada.

Here’s the breakdown:

1️⃣ Visitor Visa / Multiple-Entry Visa

Allows you to enter Canada multiple times for tourism, family visits, or short-term business trips.

Work or study is not permitted on a visitor visa.

2️⃣ Work Legally in Canada

To work legally, you need one of the following:

Work Permit

Employer-specific work permit (tied to a particular job)

Open work permit (not tied to a specific employer, e.g., for spouses of skilled workers or international students)

Study Permit with Work Rights

Many student permits allow part-time work during studies and full-time during breaks.

3️⃣ Consequences of Working Without Authorization

Visa cancellation

Deportation

Ban from entering Canada in the future

✅ Summary:

A multiple-entry visa only lets you visit Canada, not work. To work legally, you must obtain a Canadian work permit or have a visa type that specifically allows employment.