The law says
IRPR r. 220220 An officer shall not issue a study permit to a foreign national, other than one described in paragraph 215(1)(d) or (e), unless they have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to
- (a)pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that they intend to pursue;
- (b)maintain themself and any family members who are accompanying them during their proposed period of study; and
- (c)pay the costs of transporting themself and the family members referred to in paragraph (b) to and from Canada.
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