You can – most Canadian work visas through the PNP or Express Entry schemes grant permanent residency rights, which can be converted into citizenship after five years.   You can bring family members with you, including a spouse, partner, children and other dependents, with an additional fee payable for each person.   There are also options to add a partner or dependent onto your visa application without adding the permanent residency processing cost. This option means that family members can travel with you but will be regarded as temporary residents. Therefore, they may have restrictions around the social services they can use and whether they can work or study.