Co-op Work Permit No Longer Required

Skip the Wait, Start the Job

The wait is officially over. As of April 1, 2026, IRCC has scrapped the separate co-op work permit for post-secondary students. Under the new “One Program, One Permit” policy, your study permit is now your ticket to the workplace. If your internship is mandatory, you’re cleared for takeoff. No extra applications, no extra fees, and no more administrative bottlenecks standing between you and your Canadian career. 

Skip the Wait, Start the Job

The wait is officially over. As of April 1, 2026, IRCC has scrapped the separate co-op work permit for post-secondary students. Under the new “One Program, One Permit” policy, your study permit is now your ticket to the workplace. If your internship is mandatory, you’re cleared for takeoff. No extra applications, no extra fees, and no more administrative bottlenecks standing between you and your Canadian career.