Planning to study in Canada in 2026? Canada’s international student cap will shape how many study permits are approved next year and may affect your choice of province, school, and program. This blog explains what the 2026 cap means for future students, who needs a PAL/TAL, which groups are exempt, and how to strengthen your study permit application strategy so you can prepare with confidence and avoid common mistakes.

IRCC’s Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028 confirms 380 000 permanent-resident spots each year while cutting temporary arrivals to 370 000. Family quotas shrink—especially Parents & Grandparents—and business immigration remains limited to only 500 spots nationwide. This in-depth breakdown reveals how Express Entry, PNP, and public-policy programs like Hong Kong and Ukraine are affected, plus key tips for applicants.

Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan resets how many newcomers arrive—and how they arrive. Learn how the new targets for permanent residents and temporary workers affect students, employers, H-1B holders, and businesses tied to international education. Join our free Zoom webinar on Nov 6 to discover what these changes mean for you.