Canada has announced a $1.3 million investment to support Francophone immigration in Manitoba and extended the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot until August 2027. The measures aim to improve skilled worker recruitment, support internationally trained professionals and give eligible French-speaking
Canada’s study permit cap is continuing through a reform roadmap that runs to 2027. Prospective students must distinguish application spaces from permit issuances and verify DLI compliance, financial requirements and exact PGWP eligibility before paying tuition.
Quebec has increased the 2026 Contrat d autonomie financiere thresholds by around 2 percent compared to 2025, raising the minimum funds needed for many immigration applicants and their families. The updated grid affects single applicants, couples and households with children,
Starting September 1, 2025, international students must show proof of CAN$20,635 in living expenses for a study permit, a major increase from the previous $10,000 requirement. This change is aimed at ensuring students are financially prepared before arriving in Canada.
