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14 April 2026

Canada announces removal of co-op work permit requirement for certain post-secondary international students

As of 1 April 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada removed the requirement for certain eligible post-secondary international students to hold valid co-op work permits to pursue a co-op placement. This change removes a duplicative administrative step only. It does not expand who may work in Canada, increase permitted work hours, or modify eligibility criteria for work-integrated learning for co-op placements. Secondary school students are not included and continue to require a co-op work permit to complete co-op placements that are part of their program.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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