My co-op work permit says “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”. What does it mean?

Changes to co-op work permit requirements for post-secondary international students

As of April 1, 2026, you don’t need a co-op work permit for student work placements, such as co-ops or internships, as a post-secondary international student.

Secondary students still need a co-op work permit to participate in student work placements.

As a co-op student, your co-op work permit might say

you’re “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”
your school is your employer

This is to identify you as a co-op student. It means you can work for any employer that’s accepted by your school’s co-op program.

If your employer doesn’t understand this condition

If the condition on your work permit is causing problems for you with your employer, you may apply to remove the condition.

To do this, you must apply for a new work permit.

Include a letter explaining why you need the condition removed from your work permit (that is, it’s causing problems with your employer) with your application.

There is no fee for this.