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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released provincial and territorial allocations for 2026 under the international student cap, setting a national target of 408,000 study permits—down 7% from 2025.
The cap, which has successfully reduced the number of study permit holders from over 1 million to approximately 725,000 since its 2024 introduction, aims to lower Canada's temporary population to below 5% by 2027.
As announced before, master's and doctoral students at public institutions will no longer require provincial attestation letters.
Ontario will receive the largest allocation with 104,780 application spaces, followed by Quebec with 93,069, while a total of 309,670 spaces will be distributed nationwide based on population and historical approval rates.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced policy changes on November 24, 2025, affecting study permit applications for designated learning institutions.
Students moving from secondary to post-secondary education can now start classes at their new institution while awaiting permit approval, provided they applied before their current permit expired.
The update also clarifies requirements for joint programs leading to a single credential. These students need only one provincial attestation letter and one study permit from the credential-issuing institution.
The issuing school must handle all compliance reporting and provide an unconditional letter of acceptance for program progression.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has implemented a five-year temporary measure allowing out-of-status and unauthorized home care workers to regularize their immigration status while awaiting permanent residence decisions.
The policy, which became effective March 31, 2025, enables eligible workers who applied under Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration program to restore their status and secure work authorization.
Family members residing in Canada who are included in these applications can also obtain or extend their legal status, along with work or study permits as needed.
This initiative addresses vulnerabilities faced by individuals working in child care and home support roles who contribute significantly to Canadian households.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced an extension to the temporary pause on new applications under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program's group of five and community sponsor streams, now lasting until December 31, 2026.
The decision comes as the department works to address a significant backlog caused by high demand and lengthy processing times.
While new applications remain on hold, previously submitted cases will continue to be processed, and Canada maintains its commitment to welcoming refugees through other PSR channels in accordance with the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan.
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