Sorry to hear that! Like SenoritaBella put it, I think what your first step should be is restoring your status. I would then move forward with an application for the bridged open work permit, if you received the AOR. If all else fails, I would apply to adjust my status. Not sure what else could be done, unless there are new circumstance to consider in regards to your work permit application. From what I've read, they will not reconsider unless facts/circumstance have changed.
restoration -> open bridged work permit
restoration -> adjustments of status
restoration -> re-submitted work permit app with modifications (CIC notes in mind, if any)