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  Canada Revises Non-Permanent Resident Numbers Up by 240,000: What It Means for Students, Workers, and Immigration Applicants Canada has revised one of its most closely watched immigration statistics, revealing that the country had approximately 240,000 more non-permanent residents (NPRs) than previously estimated at the beginning of 2026. Statistics Canada’s updated figures show that 2,798,649 non-permanent residents were living in Canada on April 1, 2026, instead of the 2,558,562 reported in June. The increase of 240,087 people, or about 9.4%, does not mean hundreds of thousands of new temporary residents suddenly entered Canada. Instead, the revision reflects improved data collection and updated methods that more accurately count people who legally remained in Canada while waiting for permit extension decisions. The revised numbers provide a clearer picture of Canada’s temporary resident population and offer important context for international students, foreign workers, visitor...

  Temporary Workers Can Study Without a Study Permit in Canada By admin Uncategorized 0 comment Temporary Workers Can Study Without a Study Permit in Canada Canada has introduced a temporary measure that gives eligible foreign workers already in the country an opportunity to pursue short-term education and training without applying for a separate study permit. Under this new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) measure, eligible work permit holders can study for up to six months without a study permit , or until their current work permit expires, whichever comes first. The temporary measure came into effect on September 4, 2026 , and is currently scheduled to remain in place until December 31, 2027 . The initiative is intended to make it easier for temporary workers to gain short-term training, improve their skills and complete certain licensing-related education while continuing to participate in Canada’s workforce. However, this measure does not mean that every t...