The government announced the implementation of a pilot project that expands the Off-Campus Work Permit Program for international students to include private institutions in Alberta. Now, international students studying at select private institutions and enrolled in specific qualifying programs in Alberta are eligible to apply for off-campus work permits.

These institutions are Ambrose University College, Canadian University College, Concordia University College of Alberta, St. Mary’s University College, Taylor University College and Seminary, and The King’s University College. Previously, only international students at public universities and colleges were able to apply to the Program.
Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki said, “This pilot will allow more international students studying in Canada to work off-campus, to contribute to our economy, and to gain Canadian work experience.”

The pilot project is being implemented on a province-by-province basis. The Government of Canada and the Province of Alberta have agreed to implement the project for only those programs and institutions that offer degrees recognized or authorized by the Province of Alberta. The Government of Canada is currently discussing the implementation of pilots with other interested provinces.

Cource: CIC

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