There is no "BOWP" (bridge work permit) for people to get work permit while applying for PR.I know it is way too early for the que. Need to apply for BOWP as the work status is about to expire soon.
It's OWP for spouse that's being sponsored and reach AOR.
If work status will expire soon before AOR, apply to extend stay as visitor. That would at least give her valid status to apply for OWP.