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Work Permit Holders in Canada Can Take Short Courses Without a Study Permit

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · 9 Sep 2026

IRCC says people in Canada with a valid work permit can study for up to six months without a study permit, until 31 December 2027. Nurses are among the workers it names.

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News · Immigration

Canada Holds an Express Entry Round for Healthcare and Social Services Workers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · 4 Sep 2026

On 4 September 2026, IRCC invited 3,500 Express Entry candidates in healthcare and social services occupations to apply for permanent residence. Nursing occupations are on the category's list.

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News · Exams & Licensing

Nova Scotia: New Nursing Licence Applicants Must Have the Right to Work in Canada

Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator · 1 Sep 2026

From 1 December 2026, people applying for a nursing licence in Nova Scotia must be Canadian citizens or legally entitled to work in Canada. NSNMR says the rule applies to applications received on or after that date.

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