French-language studies
Francophone student pilot extended through August 2027
IRCC announced another year for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, extending it through August 2027.
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Public-institution master’s and doctoral students receive a PAL/TAL exemption
IRCC’s 2026 allocation notice includes a PAL/TAL exemption for master’s and doctoral degree students at public DLIs.
The announcement
The notice states that, from January 1, 2026, master’s and doctoral degree students enrolled at public designated learning institutions do not need a provincial or territorial attestation letter with their study permit application.
- The exemption concerns degree students at public DLIs, not every graduate-level program.
- Other study permit requirements still need to be met.
What this means for you
Check your credential and institution type carefully when planning the study permit stage.
Your next step
Confirm the current attestation-letter rules for your exact program before submitting your study permit application.
Plan your study permit application