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 Data

2026 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.

Study Permits Update — April 11, 2026

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