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Study in BC Creator Awards 2026: Share Your Story!
Are you an international student at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your experience and receive $1,000 toward your tuition? Apply now for the Study in BC Creator Awards 2026. Eligibility: You must be a full- or part-time international student currently enrolled at a BC post-secondary institution. Have access to a […]
Capilano University Offers International Exchange Student A Taste of Life in BC
Twenty-five-year-old Danish student Papaya Gundertofte has always loved to travel. A few years ago, she came to Canada with a friend to do some backpacking. “We went to the Rockies and drove down to Vancouver, and I fell in the love with the city. It was that trip that inspired me to come back and […]
IRCC Simplified the Co-op Work Permit Requirement for Post-Secondary International Students
Ottawa, April 9, 2026—Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is working to streamline its processes and maximize efficiency, while continuing to strengthen the International Student Program and deliver excellent client services. As of April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate work permit to participate in student work placements required by their program, such […]