Canada has removed the requirement for a separate co-op work permit for post-secondary international students from April 1, 2026, marking the first step in a broader plan to expand work authorisation.
On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that effective January 21, 2025, open work permit (OWP) eligibility will be changed so that only spouses of certain ...
Canada has removed a long-standing paperwork hurdle for international students, even as overall immigration numbers continue to fall. Effective April 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship ...