The federal immigration department said on Tuesday that international students will not be allowed to enter Canada if they have received a student visa after the country implemented a border lockdown on March 18. Even those who have a valid study permit from that date or earlier will be denied entry unless they can prove their travel is "non-discretionary or non-optional".
To ensure Canada remains a competitive destination of choice for international education during the pandemic, the federal government is allowing students to consider the time spent pursuing their studies online while abroad toward their eligibility for a post-graduation work permit.
