Starting own business with OPEN WORK permit

[okucu]

Hi ,

My spouse is here on a 3 year work visa and I was granted an open work visa for the same duration .

Can I start a business / be partners in a business with my open work visa ??

If yes , what happens if my wife loses her job after I start my own business ?

What happens to my open work permit if I just start working somewhere and my wife then loses her work job .

Thanks,

[Tsveta]

did you try contacting CIC? They should know exactly what the rules are for an open work permit visa. Here is a link with some useful information about your rights as a foreign worker: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/tfw-rights.asp
I would suggest calling CIC for more information.
When does your visa expire?

[okucu]

Thanks for the suggestion . The problem is reaching someone to direct questions to at CIC - their helpline is just an automated voice system that does not lead to any thing I want to know . The website also has no detailed information about open work permits . I guess the only was is to talk to an immigration lawyer ...

[Swift]

That would be your best bet. If you can not make an appointment to go talk to someone at the CIC.

[joberiffic]

Well goodluck on the new field that you are going to take hope
things will work