🎓 PGWP in 2026 isn’t automatic — it’s strategic. As of January 2026, IRCC has kept PGWP eligibility tightly aligned with labour-market priority fields to bring predictability for current students and institutions. Only programs connected to Healthcare, STEM, Skilled Trades, Transport, and Agriculture continue to offer reliable post-graduation work permit pathways. Here’s the key shift students must understand 👇 A diploma alone is no longer enough. If your field of study doesn’t match Canada’s