Study Permit National Cap
2026 study permit cap set at 408,000 total permits (155,000 new, 253,000 extensions), down 7% from 2025 targets.
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Apr 11, 2026
New Data2026 study permit cap set at 408,000 total permits (155,000 new, 253,000 extensions), down 7% from 2025 targets.
The continued reduction in study permit numbers reflects Canada's broader strategy to reduce temporary resident population to under 5% by 2027.
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