Hi I would like to get some info specific to my this situation. After reviewing the cic web site there is a clause under the spousal program that allows the spouse of a temporary working resident to apply for an open work permit - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/worker-4.html. Since this is possible for a temporary resident under the workers class I would like to know if the same would hold for a canadian citizen sponsoring their spouse from with-in canada?