can my spouse work while I study in Canada (Montreal)?

[CKone]

Hi,
I plan to study French in Montreal for 6-12 months. My husband will move with me. In the longer term we would like to stay in Canada. I have researched on the immigration websites but am unsure on some points. Three questions:
1) I have read on the cic website that your spouse can get a work permit for the duration of your study. Is this really possible? Has anyone done this?
2) My husband may have a freelance job working for a UK company and paid into a UK bank account. He can work remotely. Is he allowed to do this freelance work in Canada without a work permit (if he can't get one)?
3) How likely is it that we will be accepted to stay in Canada after my studies?
thanks in advance.

 

[scylla]

I would recommend that you do some additional research about the various immigration programs available to make Canada your home. Studying 6-12 months alone will not be enough to qualify you for immigration to Canada.

Start reading here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

I would recommend you look at the Canadian Experience Class program - and also at the immigration programs specifically linked to Quebec.

As an example, to qualify to apply for the Canadian Experience Class program - you would need to graduate from a Canadian post secondary institution AND have at least one year of full time skilled work experience in Canada.

 

[CKone]

thanks for your reply, I'll have another look. In the shorter term, how about my questions about spouse's work permit / freelancing whilst I'm on a study visa.

Thanks.