Ottawa has made further significant changes to help
international students wishing to
study in Canada start a new program online from this fall due
to the coronavirus pandemic.
Changes to the Study Permit application process and to how time
spent studying online counts toward a
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) were announced on Tuesday,
July 14.
They follow a number of other moves to support international
students made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) since the pandemic took hold in March.
"We value the contribution of young people seeking a
high-quality education in Canada, and we're making every effort
to minimize how current challenges affect their plans and dreams
for the future," said Immigration Minister Marco
Mendicino.
