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A Canada study permit is the document most international students need to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. In 2026 the process is tighter than it was a few years ago: there is a national cap on study permits, many applicants need a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL or TAL), and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) rules now depend on your level of study and, in some cases, your field of study. This is general information, not immigration advice. For the current rules, start with IRCC: study permits and the official pages on PAL/TAL allocations and PGWP eligibility. Canada study permit basics in 2026 Most applicants need a letter of acceptance from a DLI, proof they can pay tuition and living costs, and a study permit. IRCC has said that in 2026 it expects to issue up to 408,000 study permits in total, including new arrivals and extensions, which is lower than the targets set for 2024 and 2025. A PAL does not guarantee that your permit will ...