From October 20, international students coming to Canada to study will be considered non-optional and non-discretionary. However, IRCC warns that if there is evidence they are coming to Canada to an optional or discretionary reason, such as tourism, they will not be allowed to enter.
Family members of international students may be allowed to accompany them to Canada, provided their reason for travel is non-optional and non-discretionary. Getting established in Canada in support of an international student’s studies is considered non-option and non-discretionary.
“With primary responsibility for education and health care, provincial and territorial governments assess COVID-19 readiness plans that schools are putting in place,” an IRCC statement said.