The Government of Canada has announced a temporary two-year cap on foreign enrolment, leading to a decrease in approved study permits for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years.
The Changes
Under this new measure, 437,000 study permits will be approved for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year across Canada — a 10 per cent further reduction from 2024-2025. The permit intake cap for 2025-2026 will also include master's and doctoral students who are anticipated to comprise 12% of the total permits issued. All international students applying for a permit must provide an attestation letter from the province. The government also made changes to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the cap on January 22, 2024 and provided further information about the 2025-2026 reforms on September 18, 2024.
Our Commitment
At George Brown College, we are proud to have a vibrant learning community for all students, and our international students are a special part of this community. We are committed to supporting all our students and ensuring their success
"I want to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our students, including our international students, here at George Brown College. Your presence enriches our community in countless ways, and we are truly grateful for the diverse perspectives and talents you bring," said George Brown College President Dr. Gervan Fearon. "Your academic and career achievements are a vital part of our college's success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive and feel supported."
We are here for our student community every step of the way, with supports and services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For the latest information, please visit our Post-Graduation Work Permit FAQs page. A full list of programs eligible for PGWP under the new IRCC guidelines, is available here.
Please Note
Immigration policies can change without notice, including post-graduation work permit (PGWP) criteria and eligibility. Please review the PGWP eligible program list to review if the program you are applying for is currently PGWP eligible. This list is updated regularly as IRCC makes changes to the eligible fields of study. Students are solely responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations at all times during their studies and while in Canada, including any medical or study and work permit-related requirements. For the most up to date information, please refer to the IRCC website directly at IRCC webpage or consult the IRCC Contact Centre at 1-888-242-2100 to confirm or clarify immigration-related information and requirement. The College provides this information for guidance purposes only and does not guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any immigration-related information or requirements.
