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Canada Freezes Fields of Study for PGWP in 2026

Canada Freezes Fields of Study for PGWP in 2026

Canada has announced a major update to the Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program for 2026: the list of eligible fields of study will be frozen for the year. This means no new programs will be added to the PGWP‑eligible list, and no existing programs will be removed during this period.

The freeze is part of a broader effort to stabilize the international student system, manage program growth, and ensure that PGWP pathways align with Canada’s labour market needs.