Transition from tourist visa to open work permit

[a-m]

I am coming to Canada to do my Phd in August 2013. My partner and I are getting married in December. Can he come over on a tourist visa for the months between August and December, and then once we are married, qualify for an open work permit, since he is my spouse?

Would he have to leave Canada whilst waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

 

[Sweden]

try and post in the international students section of this forum, as this one is for family sponsorship - and you can only sponsor your spouse if you're a PR or a Canadian.
GOod luck,
Sweden

 

[a-m]

Thank you, Sweden, will do.