The Government of Canada has further announced measures to assist international students

Canadian Government’s efforts to support international students during the pandemic time, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced further measures for international students so that they do not miss out on opportunities after graduation due to the epidemic. With the prospect of many international students continuing online learning from abroad for several more months, temporary changes to the previously placed PGWP program are being expanded and expanded.

This new policy means that students hoping to work in Canada after graduation won’t miss out on opportunities while ensuring that Canada meets the urgent needs of our economy for today and tomorrow. Our message to international students and graduates is simple: We don’t just want you to study here, we want you to stay here.”

These measures will assist in ensuring international students that studies completed outside Canada will count towards a future PGWP, and by allowing them to complete their entire program online from abroad and still be eligible for a PGWP. The measures apply to all international students who are enrolled in a PGWP-eligible program and meet all other PGWP criteria.