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Work permit holders may study without a study permit for short-term courses or programs

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CountryCanada
Operative dateSeptember 4, 2026
CategoryAdmissions or entry conditions
Policy toolTemporary public policy
Affected groupForeign nationals who hold a valid work permit

Policy effect

A temporary public policy allows eligible foreign nationals holding a valid work permit to study without a study permit in a course or program of studies of durations of six months or less, and grants an exemption from the requirement in paragraphs 188 (1)(c) of the Regulations that the course or program of studies be completed within the period for stay that was authorized upon entry into Canada. The exemption applies until the work permit expires, or the expiry or revocation of this public policy, whichever comes first. Foreign nationals eligible under this public policy are subject to all other applicable eligibility and admissibility requirements not exempted under this, or another, public policy. The public policy comes into effect 30 days after the date of signature (August 5, 2026) and will expire on December 31, 2027, and may be revoked at any time without prior notice.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: A temporary public policy allows eligible foreign nationals holding a valid work permit to study without a study permit in a course or program of studies of durations of six months or less, and grants an exemption from the requirement in paragraphs 188 (1)(c) of the Regulations that the course or program of studies be completed within the period for stay that was authorized upon entry into Canada.; The exemption applies until the work permit expires, or the expiry or revocation of this public policy, whichever comes first.; Foreign nationals eligible under this public policy are subject to all other applicable eligibility and admissibility requirements not exempted under this, or another, public policy.; The public policy comes into effect 30 days after the date of signature (August 5, 2026) and will expire on December 31, 2027, and may be revoked at any time without prior notice.

Official source excerpt

Quoted verbatim from the official source below. Ellipses indicate omitted text.

This public policy, pursuant to section 25.2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act), will allow eligible foreign nationals who hold a valid work permit to study without a study permit for a course or program of studies of durations of six months or less. … The requirement in paragraphs 188 (1)(c) of the Regulations that the course or program of studies be completed within the period for stay that was authorized upon entry into Canada. … Effective Date and Expiration: This public policy comes into effect 30 days after the date of signature and will expire on December 31, 2027. … Dated at Ottawa, this 5th day of August, 2026 … To be eligible for this public policy, the foreign national must hold a valid work permit. … The exemption granted will apply until the work permit referred to in condition (1) expires, or the expiry or revocation of this public policy, whichever comes first. … Other Admissibility and Selection Criteria: Foreign nationals eligible under this public policy are subject to all other applicable eligibility and admissibility requirements not exempted under this, or another, public policy.
Government of CanadaTemporary public policy; effective September 4, 2026; expires December 31, 2027.Open official source
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