People looking to work in Canada temporarily may still be able to do so despite COVID-19-related travel restriction. This applies to all types of work and is not exclusive to health care or other essential work. The Canadian border is only closed to what the government considers “non-essential” travel. Those who are exempt from the travel restrictions include Canadians, permanent residents, their families, international students and temporary foreign workers, among others. In order to enter Canada during the pandemic for work, you will need to have a letter of introduction for a work permit and a valid immigration medical exam. You must also be able to work after you complete the mandatory 14-day quarantine period. In addition, you will need to have a job offer, unless you will be working with a spouse or common-law partner open work permit.