Applying for work permit within Canada

[RaeShumba]

Hi there,

I'm trying to determine how / if I can apply for a work (standard or open) permit from within Canada.

I'm currently in Canada on an ETA and also have a submitted express entry application and am now in 'the pool' waiting for a ITA.

From reading the IRCC webpages I'm unclear as to whether:
a) I can apply for a work permit from within Canada as I have formally submitted my EE application (skilled worker) or, I
b) must wait until I have received an ITA?

And in either case can I apply for an open work permit or standard work permit?

Any clarity would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[Bs65]

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/applying-for-work-permit-within-canada.675473/#post-8449487

 

[babybenz]

a) You can apply for work permit in Canada anytime you like. Submitting EE application does not mean anything nor related applying a work permit just yet in your case. If you are invited to apply for PR, then you don't really need to apply for a work permit but you should apply for PR. Having PR will automatically grant you permission to work legally.
b) Again, you can apply for a work permit if you meet the program requirements. See the details in cic.gc.ca website