Eligible workers already in Canada can study for up to six months without a study permit under a temporary measure announced by IRCC on September 9, 2026.
What changed
The measure is intended to help temporary workers pursue short-term training, education or licensing while continuing to work. IRCC says it will notify eligible work permit holders.
Key facts
- Study is limited to six months or the end of the work permit, whichever comes first.
- The announcement states that full-time studies still require a study permit.
- The measure is scheduled to remain in effect until December 31, 2027.
Who it affects
The linked public policy requires a valid work permit and applies to courses or programs lasting six months or less. It provides an exemption from the requirement that those studies finish within the stay originally authorized on entry. Other applicable eligibility and admissibility requirements continue to apply.
The exemption ends when the work permit expires or the policy expires or is revoked, whichever happens first. IRCC may revoke the policy without advance notice.
What this does not change
IRCC says this is not a new pathway to enter Canada. Workers should review the full official requirements before making study plans.
Official sources
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