Who is eligible for a PGWho is eligible for a PGWP? To be eligible for a PGWP, you must meet all of the following requirements: Detailed Requirements Program of Study Must have completed a full-time program of study lasting at least 8 months (or 900 hours for programs in Quebec) at a designated learning institution (DLI). Degree The program of study must lead to a degree, diploma, or certificate. Study Permit You must be a full-time student in Canada during each semester of your program (part-time study is allowed during the final semester). Additionally, your study permit must be valid at some point within 180 days of your graduation and before you apply for a PGWP. This means you must apply for a PGWP within 180 days of receiving confirmation that you have completed your program of study. English Proficiency As per the policy introduced in 2024, all international students who apply for a PGWP after 1 November 2024 must meet the following language proficiency requirements...

The Canadian government has introduced a revised list of eligible fields of study for international students in non-degree programs. 119 new fields of study are now eligible for PGWP, while 178 fields of study have been removed from the eligibility list effective today. Key Changes to PGWP Eligibility in 2025 Effective June 25, 2025, the Canadian government has updated the list of eligible fields of study for international students in non-degree programs seeking a PGWP. Here are the major updates: Addition of 119 New Fields of Study To address Canada’s long-term labour shortages, 119 new fields of study have been added to the PGWP-eligible list. These fields are primarily in high-demand sectors such as: Health Care and Social Services: Programs related to nursing, medical laboratory technology, and social work Education: Early childhood education, teaching assistant programs, and other education-rela...

West Kootenay in British Columbia offers a golden opportunity for foreign nationals to obtain permanent residence (PR) through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). In this comprehensive guide, we will explore priority occupations, eligible occupations, eligibility criteria, and everything you need to know to make your Canadian dream come true. What is West Kootenay RCIP? The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a Canadian immigration program designed to address labour shortages in rural communities and provide foreign nationals with a clear path to permanent residence. West Kootenay, located in southeastern British Columbia, is one of the designated areas for this pilot program. This program is employer-driven, meaning applicants must have a full-time, permanent job offer from a designated employer in a priority occupation to be eligible. The RCIP is perfect for skilled workers who want to live in a vibrant, nature-rich area with a strong sense of communit...

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced sweeping changes to the eligibility criteria for Open Work Permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers effective January 21. These changes, set to begin effecting January 21, 2025, aim to streamline the temporary resident programs, aligning them more closely with the Canadian economic objectives and current labour market demands. New Criteria for Canada Spousal Open Work Permits For Spouses of International Students: Master’s Programs: Spouses can apply for an OWP only if their partner is enrolled in a master’s program with a minimum duration of 16 months. Doctoral Programs: Eligibility extends to spouses of students pursuing doctoral degrees. Professional Programs: A select group of professional programs will also qualify, but specifics on these programs are yet to be detailed, with full disclos...

Ontario launches a new permanent residency pathway aimed at addressing regional labour shortages and boosting local economies.  The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has unveiled its latest pilot program, the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot. This pathway will run from January 2, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and is designed to attract highly skilled immigrants to rural and northern communities in Ontario, enhancing the province’s capacity to welcome new residents. The REDI pilot will prioritize the economic development of four specific regions in the province by allocating up to 800 nominations for skilled newcomers. The participating regions are: Lanark County (geographic boundaries) Leeds and Grenville (United Counties) (geographic boundaries) Sarnia-Lambton (geographic boundaries) City of Thunder Bay (geographic boundaries) Successful applicants will receive a provincial no...

    University of Windsor 401 Sunset Avenue Windsor Ontario Canada N9B 3P4  www.uwindsor.ca   Two teams, 15 minutes to prepare, three supporting arguments, and seven minutes to speak. "It's nerve-wracking and a bit intimidating, but also very empowering because you're always advocating for some type of change," says Natalie George, president of the Odette Debate Club. The 2025 North American Debating Championships (NorthAms), hosted by the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business and SEED Debate Academy on Jan. 18 and 19, will spotlight this art of fast-paced debate. The event will bring together 75 elite teams representing leading institutions across Canada and the United States as they vie for the championship title. Teams will debate a range of topics in the realms of economics, politics, current affairs or social issues. Each assigned an opposing side, teams will have 15 minutes after learning the motio...

In a shocking revelation, close to 50,000 international students who were issued study permits to pursue higher education in Canada were reported as “no-shows” by the colleges and universities where they were supposed to be enrolled, according to government data from spring 2024. This figure, representing 6.9% of all international students tracked by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), highlights an alarming trend that has sparked nationwide discussions about the effectiveness of Canada’s international student compliance system. The Scope of the Problem In March and April 2024, Canadian universities and colleges submitted compliance reports to IRCC, revealing that tens of thousands of international students failed to adhere to the terms of their study permits. Additionally, the status of 23,514 students—3.3% of the total—remains unreported, raising concerns about accountability within the syst...

    Dalhousie University 1459 Oxford Street Halifax Nova Scotia Canada B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/   Dalhousie University's national leadership in creating programs that empower students and researchers to turn ideas into enterprises has been rewarded with a $32 million grant from the Government of Canada through the Lab to Market grants program. The funding was announced Wendnesday (Jan.15) by the Honourable Terry Duguid, minister of sport in an event at Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg. The investment will be administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. This new funding establishes Dalhousie as the national headquarters of Lab2Market, an innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship skills training program founded by Dalhousie and Toron...

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced sweeping changes to the eligibility criteria for Open Work Permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers. These changes, set to begin effecting January 21, 2025, aim to streamline the temporary resident programs, aligning them more closely with the Canadian economic objectives and current labour market demands. New Criteria for Canada Spousal Open Work Permits For Spouses of International Students: 🍁 Master’s Programs: Spouses can apply for an OWP only if their partner is enrolled in a master’s program with a minimum duration of 16 months. 🍁 Doctoral Programs: Eligibility extends to spouses of students pursuing doctoral degrees. 🍁 Professional Programs: A select group of professional programs will also qualify, but specifics on these programs are yet to be detailed, with full disclosure scheduled for January 21, 2025. For Spouses of Foreign Workers:...

Centennial College P.O. Box 631, Station A Toronto Ontario Canada M1K 5E9  www.centennialcollege.ca/ Centennial named one of Canada's Top Research Colleges, #1 in paid student research Centennial College has consistently been ranked as one of the top 50 research colleges in Canada, and this year we were recognized again by Research Infosource. Notably, Centennial ranked first for paid internships in applied research and 20th for research revenue. When it comes to paid internships in applied research, we have 599 student researchers through our faculty of Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Centennial Innovates. This group leads all of the College’s applied research and is responsible for our ranking as number one for four consecutive years. “These results are the result of an outstanding performance by a very capable team,” said Jonathan Hack, Dean of Centennial Innovates. “I couldn’t be more proud of all of our inn...