What changed lately in Halifax, Toronto and Calgary, from official and trusted sources.
EducationToronto·
Supporting economic growth and stronger public services by maximizing the contributions of temporary workers already in Canada
IRCC introduced a temporary measure that lets eligible work permit holders already in Canada study for up to six months without a study permit, as long as their work permit is still valid. Full-time study still needs a study permit. The measure ends December 31, 2027.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOfficial source
How the cap on international study permits is changing campuses this fall
Federal data show new international student arrivals in the first half of 2026 well below Ottawa's annual target. Ontario colleges have suspended hundreds of programs, Centennial College alone 61 over two years. Proof-of-funds requirements for single study permit applicants outside Quebec went up for applications submitted from September 1.
