As a temporary foreign worker, you may be able to enter Canada if you’re coming for an essential (non-discretionary) purpose. Who can enter Canada as a foreign worker

The following reasons are considered essential (non-discretionary).

You can enter Canada if you’re in either of these situations:

You have a valid work permit and normally live in Canada.
This applies even if you’ve been laid off.
You’re a worker who meets allof the following:
has a letter of introduction for a work permit (open or employer-specific)
has a valid job offer
can work once you enter Canada and complete your 14-day quarantine (unless you’re exempt)

Who can’t enter Canada as a foreign worker

The following reasons are considered non-essential (discretionary).

You will not be allowed to enter Canada if:

You have a letter of introduction for an employer-specific work permit but your employer has closed their business due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
You have a letter of introduction for an open work permit, but you don’t have a job contract and are planning to find a job once you arrive in Canada.

Temporary workers already in Canada

If you’re already in Canada, in most cases, you must apply online to extend or get a new work permit.