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IRPRPART 12 StudentsDIVISION 1 General Rules
r.212

Authorization

Study Permits
🍁 In Simple Terms

You cannot study in Canada unless the Act, a study permit or the regulations allow it. Short courses of six months or less and a short list of exempt people are carved out (188 and 189).

Affects: International students and study permit holders
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPR r. 212 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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