A recent study permit refusal Canada decision from the Federal Court offers an important reminder that immigration officers must follow the principles of procedural fairness when assessing applications. In Akaya v. Canada (MCI), 2026 FC 546, the Court found that an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer acted unfairly by refusing a study permit...
A new international student fraud Canada investigation highlights the growing risks faced by prospective students who rely on unauthorized agents or individuals when planning to study abroad. On July 7, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it had laid twelve criminal charges following an investigation into an alleged immigration fraud scheme that...
For international students studying in New Brunswick, timing can make a significant difference when planning a pathway to permanent residence. The province has now extended the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot, but the announcement comes with important conditions that many students may overlook. Rather than creating a new immigration pathway, the extension is...
Thousands of international students come to Canada each year with the goal of earning a Canadian education and eventually building a career or applying for permanent residence. While obtaining a study permit is an important first step, maintaining compliance throughout your studies is equally important. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its operational...
Choosing where to study is about more than earning a degree. For many international students, the ultimate goal is to build a successful career and, if eligible, transition to permanent residence in Canada. New Statistics Canada data offers valuable insight into whether that pathway is becoming stronger. The latest release tracks postsecondary graduates from 2010...
Manitoba has restructured its International Education Stream Career Employment Pathway, requiring graduates with six months of local work experience to transition into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway instead. The Graduate Internship Pathway for master’s and doctoral students remains untouched. Candidates with active EOI profiles should review eligibility and update their information immediately. Why Manitoba...
Canada K-12 international students are becoming a larger share of the country’s international education sector following recent federal restrictions on post-secondary study permits. While colleges and universities have seen a significant decline in international enrolments, elementary and secondary schools have maintained stable numbers, creating new opportunities and challenges for families planning to study in Canada...
Canada’s academic reputation just received a major boost. The University of Toronto has been ranked fourth in the world for academic research in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings, commonly known as CWUR. To put that in perspective, the University of Toronto’s global research ranking places it ahead of Yale, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge....
Ontario is putting serious money into building its future workforce. The provincial government has announced a 1.7-billion-dollar investment to create 70,000 new seats at colleges and universities across the province. The investment creates new opportunities for students planning to study in Ontario and study in Canada in high-demand sectors. The focus is squarely on sectors...
