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.
The latest regulatory forward plan introduces sweeping changes to temporary resident authorizations, most notably proposing the complete elimination of separate co-op work permits for international students. Additional key amendments include formalizing maintained status for Post Graduation Work Permit applicants, expanding
The newly enacted Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12) introduces strict filing deadlines for asylum seekers, enhances domestic data sharing, and grants the government sweeping new executive powers to suspend or cancel visas and permits in the
Introduced on Feb. 19, 2026, proposed legislation would place the EQA designation framework into law, give government inspection and enforcement powers, and ban non designated institutions from recruiting or enrolling study permit students.
New national labour research tracking November 2022 to December 2025 shows coding jobs grew, but hiring gains shifted toward older workers. Junior coding vacancies fell about 60%, raising planning stakes for study permit applicants and international students aiming for post
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,
Ontario’s allocation of Provincial Attestation Letters will fall to 104,780 PALs in 2026, capped at 70,074 study permits, a 42 per cent cut from 2025 and the third reduction in a row. With 96 per cent of PALs reserved for
Canada has confirmed its 2026 international student cap, with a national study permit issuance target of 408,000 and only 180,000 permits for PAL or TAL required cohorts. A total of 309,670 application spaces will be available nationwide, distributed among provinces
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.
Canada has updated its PGWP eligibility list for 2025, cutting 178 programs and adding 119 in sectors like health, education, and trades. Check if your non-degree program is still eligible for a post-graduation work permit—and understand what it means for
Canada has introduced stricter immigration regulations, granting officers greater authority to cancel temporary resident visas (TRVs), electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), work permits, and study permits. Effective January 31, 2025, these changes target visa fraud, overstays, and administrative errors to strengthen
To strengthen its International Student Program and ensure sustainability, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new measures for study permit allocations in 2025. These changes build on the 2024 study permit cap, further refining the system to balance
The Federal Court of Canada has launched a new pilot project to expedite judicial reviews of rejected study permit applications, beginning on October 1, 2024. This initiative aims to streamline the review process, enabling international students to receive decisions more
The Canadian government is introducing key policy changes aimed at balancing immigration levels, responding to labour market demands, and protecting the integrity of the immigration system. Recent changes will impact temporary residents, international students, and the post-graduation work permit system.
British Columbia (B.C.) is setting higher standards and strengthening protections for international students in the province, which hosts approximately 553,000 post-secondary students. Among these, more than 217,600 are international students from over 150 countries. These students are distributed between public
