The major changes for international students and Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada in 2024 – year in review

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:11 +0000

We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for […]

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‘Foreign Dreams’ exhibition highlights migrant worker experiences

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:27:31 +0000

Curated by Simranpreet Kaur Anand, a multidisciplinary artist focusing on diaspora and identity and Conner Singh VanderBeek, a cultural researcher and musician, the exhibition features the work of various community artists

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“Foreign Dreams” exhibition highlights migrant worker experiences

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:27:31 +0000

Curated by Simranpreet Kaur Anand, a multidisciplinary artist focusing on diaspora and identity and Conner Singh VanderBeek, a cultural researcher and musician, the exhibition features the work of various community artists

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Post-secondary institutions have a ‘pivotal role’ in meeting the demand for AI skills, says study

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:24:30 +0000

New research from the Conference Board of Canada looks at the demand for AI skills across occupations, sectors and geography in Canada, current trends and highlights the role of post-secondary institutions in developing programs to meet this demand.

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Rethinking international education in Canada for sustainable solutions

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:33:29 +0000

In this opinion piece, educators Raghwa Gopal and Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan highlight complex issues facing international education in Canada and underline the importance of national conversations with stakeholder groups to find solutions. 

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Post-secondary education is much more than job preparation

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:07:19 +0000

Post-secondary school may last just a few years, but both the formal education and the associated benefits could set you up for a lifetime.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Review of sweeping reforms to study permit policies: What to expect in 2024

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:21:43 +0000

For foreign nationals, a study permit represents an excellent opportunity to come to Canada, learn new skills and provide options to work and remain in Canada after graduation. IRCC has announced four key changes to study permit policies, impacting both current and prospective international students.

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Canada to increase cost-of-living requirement for international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:48:29 +0000

Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada.

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Canada to implement measures to protect international students

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:22:17 +0000

Canada has announced reforms aimed at strengthening the International Student Program and at better protecting genuine students from fraud.

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