Announcing a further reduction in the intake cap on international student study permits for 2025 based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of
Announcing a further reduction in the intake cap on international student study permits for 2025 based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then stabilizing the intake cap for 2026 such that the number of study permits issued remains the same as 2025
- For 2025, this means reducing study permits issued to 437,000
Limits for Spousal Open Work Permits
Limiting work permit eligibility, later this year, to spouses of master’s degree students to only those whose program is at least 16 months in duration.
Changes to PGWP eligibility
Updating the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program this fall to better align with immigration goals and labour market needs.
As part of changes to the PGWP Program, all applicants will be required to demonstrate a minimum language proficiency in French or English. This will increase their ability to transition to permanent residence and adapt to changing economic conditions. A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 for university graduates and CLB 5 for college graduates will be required for anyone applying for a post-graduation work permit on or after November 1, 2024.
