You cannot change to a work permit in Canada from a tourist visa. You would be coming to Canada as a visitor only. Tell your spouse she cannot arrange a work permit for you.She is insisting me to visit or shift to Canada with her , i told her you cannot sponsor me as spouse visa. she is thinking even once you have tourist visa i can be arrange a work permit for you if you will be in Canada.
Are you highly skilled? Do you have ECA for your degree? Have you completed language tests for English and/or French?