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Canada scraps separate co-op work permit making student internships easier from 2026
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Published on 24 April 2026
From April 2026, students may use study permits
Canada will eliminate the need for a separate co-op work permit for eligible post-secondary international students starting April 1, 2026. Students can use their study permit for internships and practicums, reducing paperwork and speeding up authorization. The government is also consulting on additional proposals to broaden work rights for students and graduates.
- No separate co-op work permit for eligible students from April 1, 2026
- Study permits can cover internships and practicums
- Work authorization becomes simpler with fewer steps
- More work-right expansions are under consultation
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The Economic Times