Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.
Canadian Border Services Halt Protests by International Students over PGWP
Key takeaways
- Protests led by international students against PGWP policy
- CBSA intervenes due to concerns over public safety and order
- Critics claim PGWP policy is unfair and discriminatory
Protests led by international students in Canada against the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy have been halted by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). The demonstrations, which took place at various universities across the country, were aimed at advocating for changes to the PGWP policy that they claim is unfair and discriminatory. The CBSA intervened, citing concerns over public safety and order.