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Student placements: review the separate-permit change
Background update on required post-secondary work placements.
Official announcement: · Source reviewed: 2026-11-04
Effective date: 2026-04-01
What the announcement says
From April 1, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate permit for required program work placements, including co-ops and internships. Eligibility conditions still apply; this does not authorize unrestricted employment.
