Why Canada is changing its PGWP scheme for international students

  • The Canadian government is tinkering with the Post-Graduate Work Permit scheme for international students
  • The government said it is seeking public input on which profession or occupation would be eligible for the change
  • Before now, international students have been allowed to work in any field without restrictions

The Canadian government is considering changing the Post-Graduate Work Permit Programme (PGWP) to allow access to the PGWP and align it with labour needs.

The government previously hinted at this in an announcement regarding international education sector reforms and disclosed it in a document shared with provinces and educational institutions.