Canada’s immigration landscape is entering a new phase, and the latest data from Statistics Canada confirms that change is already underway. By the fourth quarter of 2025, the number of study permit holders declined sharply to approximately 477,000, marking a significant drop from earlier in the year. This shift is not isolated. It reflects broader...
Canada continues to grow as one of the most trusted education destinations in the world. Families choose Canada for safety, high-quality learning, and strong settlement pathways. That is why every new update on international mobility matters. The year 2025 has brought major policy changes, including a clear shift in how the government manages international student...
Canada’s international education sector is entering another major shift as the Canada international student cap for 2026 is officially set at 408,000 study permits. With the federal government gradually reducing temporary resident levels and rebalancing the system, this latest update introduces a new exemption for master’s and doctoral students, one that could significantly reshape enrollment...
British Columbia has taken an important step to secure the future of education and the province’s economic growth. With the Province reviews public post-secondary system announcement, B.C. has launched a major independent review to ensure its public post-secondary institutions remain strong, sustainable and aligned with long-term labour needs. This move arrives at a crucial moment....
Canadian students moving from secondary to post-secondary education received a major update as IRCC introduced new rules under the IRCC study permit transition policy. Effective November 24, 2025, the revised guidance now permits students to begin classes at their new designated learning institution while waiting for their updated study permit to be finalized, provided they...
Canada continues to strengthen its position as one of the most trusted study destinations in the world. A new report from Statistics Canada shows a dramatic rise in international student enrollment in Canada, revealing a nine-year trend that has reshaped the entire public college system. What began as steady international interest has now transformed into...
Canada’s international education policies are shifting again, and the newest update brings good news for thousands of master’s and doctoral applicants. Beginning January 1, 2026, public university students pursuing graduate studies will be exempt from the enrolment cap for graduate students, removing the need for provincial attestation letters and cutting down processing barriers. This exemption...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an important clarification to its study permit guidelines for Quebec-bound international students, ensuring smoother processing for those pursuing education in the province. The revision corrects the eligibility date for reusing Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQs), a crucial document for international students studying in Quebec helping applicants avoid confusion...
Canada, long considered a top destination for international students, is witnessing a sharp decline in study permit approvals in 2025. According to IRCC data, study permit applications have dropped by nearly 50% in the first half of the year, with only 31,580 new permits approved between January and June. The total number of study permit...
