Hi everyone,

I currently have a work permit for Canada to August 2014, but may possibly be made redundant. Does anyone know how long I can remain in the country if that should happen and I don't find another job?

Thanks!

You can stay as a visitor until your TWP expires, just not work.

Thanks Aviator. Appreciate the quick response. Is there a link on the CIC website that you know of where this is stated, just in case? I looked but I couldn't find one.

Thanks again.

Its contained in the Immigration Regulations which form part of the Immigration & Refugee Protection Act. Reg 183
Authorized period ends

(4) The period authorized for a temporary resident's stay ends on the earliest of
(a) the day on which the temporary resident leaves Canada without obtaining prior authorization to re-enter Canada;
(b) the day on which any work permit or study permit issued to the temporary resident expires;
(c) the day on which any temporary resident permit issued to the temporary resident is no longer valid under section 63; or
(d) the day on which the period authorized under subsection (2) ends, if paragraphs (a) to (c) do not apply.

Thanks. I searched with what you provided and found a link here:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/r...e-76.html#h-97

Thanks again, this is good to know.