Edmonton Students Protest Denied Work Permits | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

International students in Edmonton are staging rain-soaked protests after being denied post-grad work permits—despite coming to Canada for education and expecting a shot at work visas. Holding signs demanding “Justice for Graduates,” they’re pushing for clarity and fairness as the government insists rules haven’t changed, citing that only degree-granting programs qualify. Colleges say recent federal regulations may have disrupted partnerships, and immigration decisions rest solely with Ottawa. Undeterred, students are consulting lawyers, planning legislative visits, and demanding…