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        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:48:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Expands Joint Pathway Program Nationwide at National Conference, Advancing Innovation in Language Education]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada announced the national expansion of the Joint Pathway Program (JPP) pilot at its 19th Annual Conference in Calgary, extending the initiative beyond the initial Ontario launch to participating institutions across the country and marking a major step forward in strengthening Canada&amp;rsquo;s international student pathway ecosystem.
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            <pubDate>2026-03-23</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-expands-joint-pathway-program-nationwide-at-national-conference-advancing-innovation-in-language-education</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada 19th Annual Conference Charts a Collaborative, Innovative Path Forward for Official Languages Education]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada welcomed leaders in international and language education from across Canada and abroad to its 19th Annual Conference in Calgary, bringing the sector together at a pivotal moment for Official Languages education in Canada.
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            <pubDate>2026-03-18</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-19th-annual-conference-charts-a-collaborative-innovative-path-forward-for-official-languages-education</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-19th-annual-conference-charts-a-collaborative-innovative-path-forward-for-official-languages-education</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Launches Ontario Pilot of the Joint Pathway Program]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada has officially launched the Ontario pilot of the Joint Pathway Program (JPP), marking an important milestone in the revival of compliant, sustainable language pathway programs in Canada.
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            <pubDate>2026-02-09</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-launches-ontario-pilot-of-the-joint-pathway-program</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Report Highlights Economic Impact, Challenges, and Growth Opportunities in Canada’s Official Languages Education Sector]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada has released its 2024 Annual Survey Report on Canada&amp;rsquo;s Official Languages Programs, offering a detailed picture of the sector&amp;rsquo;s economic contribution, enrolment trends, and evolving market dynamics.
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            <pubDate>2025-07-08</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/new-report-highlights-economic-impact-challenges-and-growth-opportunities-in-canada-s-official-languages-education-sector</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Partners with BorderPass to Streamline Visa Applications and Support International Students, Education Agencies and Canadian Institutions]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada, the national representative body of Canada&amp;rsquo;s Official Languages education sector, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BorderPass, a leading Canadian immigration legal service, built and supported by a team of licensed lawyers and powered by technology. This collaboration aims to clarify and improve the visa application process for newcomers, visitors, and international students and offer critical support to education agencies and institutions navigating evolving immigration challenges.
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            <pubDate>2025-04-03</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-partners-with-borderpass-to-streamline-visa-applications-and-support-international-students-education-agencies-and-canadian-institutions</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada&#039;s Statement on Study Permits for Private Language Schools in Quebec]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We want to provide you with an important update regarding study permits for language students in Quebec. The Government of Quebec has announced that new study permits (PALs) will no longer be allocated to private language schools.
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            <pubDate>2025-02-28</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/important-update-study-permit-allocations-for-quebec</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Launch of Languages Canada’s International Experience Canada Program]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada is pleased to announce that it has become the newest Recognized Organization (RO) in IRCC&amp;rsquo;s International Experience Canada (IEC) program, together with a consortium of eight accredited language school members: APTAL Languages, Centre of English Studies, Global Village, International House, ILSC Education Group, Oxford International Education Group, Upper Madison College, and VGC International College.
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            <pubDate>2024-05-07</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/launch-of-languages-canada-s-international-experience-canada-program</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/launch-of-languages-canada-s-international-experience-canada-program</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Language students are welcome in Canada and should submit their visitor visa applications now to benefit from faster processing by the Government of Canada]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[International students can study English or French in Canada for less than 6 months on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). From now until at least the end of March, while the government of Canada isn&amp;rsquo;t processing study permit applications (or very few), more resources are available to process other visa applications, meaning that short-term language students applying for TRVs and eTAs will benefit from faster processing.
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            <pubDate>2024-02-05</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/language-students-are-welcome-in-canada-and-should-submit-their-visa-applications-now</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[International Language Students Are Welcome in Canada!]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Did you know? A study permit is NOT required to attend short-term English or French language programs in Canada.
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            <pubDate>2024-01-23</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/international-language-students-are-welcome-in-canada</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/international-language-students-are-welcome-in-canada</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Releases 2022 Annual Report on Language Education in Canada]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Despite extraordinary efforts to position the sector for full recovery in 2022, Languages Canada members reached only 65% of pre-pandemic student numbers and 73% of student week volume.
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            <pubDate>2023-07-14</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-releases-2022-annual-report-on-language-education-in-canada</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-releases-2022-annual-report-on-language-education-in-canada</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Adds 13 Countries to Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Program]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Eligible travellers from 13 more countries, including Thailand, Panama, Argentina and Costa Rica, now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada.
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            <pubDate>2023-06-08</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/government-of-canada-adds-13-countries-to-electronic-travel-authorization-program</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/government-of-canada-adds-13-countries-to-electronic-travel-authorization-program</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Canada’s Federal Public Service Strike: How Languages Canada Is Working to Mitigate Impact on International Students]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With news of today&amp;rsquo;s start (Wednesday, April 19, 2023) of a federal public service strike, many international students planning to study English or French in Canada this summer may be wondering if and how their study permit or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applications will be impacted.
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            <pubDate>2023-04-19</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/canada-s-federal-public-service-strike-how-languages-canada-is-working-to-mitigate-impact-on-international-students</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/canada-s-federal-public-service-strike-how-languages-canada-is-working-to-mitigate-impact-on-international-students</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights from the Languages Canada 16th Annual Conference]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With nearly 200 participants from across Canada and the world, over 30 professional development sessions and two full days of valuable networking opportunities, the Languages Canada 16th Annual Conference&amp;mdash; February 22-25, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia&amp;mdash;was, without a doubt, a resounding success.
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            <pubDate>2023-03-02</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/highlights-from-the-languages-canada-16th-annual-conference</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/highlights-from-the-languages-canada-16th-annual-conference</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Wins 2022 ST Star School Association]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada was honoured to receive the ST Star School Association award during the StudyTravel Star Awards 2022, held in London earlier this month.
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            <pubDate>2022-09-19</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-wins-2022-st-star-school-association</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-wins-2022-st-star-school-association</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[2021 Annual Report on Language Education in Canada Shows Impact of Pandemic and Optimism for Recovery]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[While student numbers fell significantly, Canada&amp;#39;s&amp;nbsp;language education sector emerged from 2021 with optimism for recovery and growth into 2022.&amp;nbsp;In fact, Canada gained global market share in the English Language Travel sector over the pandemic&amp;nbsp;and experienced less decline in student numbers than competitor destinations.
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            <pubDate>2022-07-28</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/2021-annual-report-on-language-education-in-canada</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/2021-annual-report-on-language-education-in-canada</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[The MOVA Initiative: Languages Canada Members Extend Support to Those Impacted by War in Ukraine]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Through the MOVA Initiative, Ukrainians making their journey to safety in Canada through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel will have access to free or discounted English or French language courses, an integral part of successful integration in Canada.
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            <pubDate>2022-07-26</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/mova-initiative-languages-canada-members-extend-support-to-those-impacted-by-war-in-ukraine</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Important Update Regarding the Implementation of the Government of Canada’s September 7th Travel Guidelines]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[IRCC&amp;#39;s website has been updated to reflect that travellers who qualify as&amp;nbsp;fully vaccinated may now enter Canada to study for 6 months or less with a valid travel document (visitor visa or electronic travel authorization [eTA]).
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            <pubDate>2021-09-27</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/important-update-regarding-the-implementation-of-the-government-of-canada-september-7-travel-guidelines</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/important-update-regarding-the-implementation-of-the-government-of-canada-september-7-travel-guidelines</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[2020 Annual Report on Language Education in Canada Tells Story of Covid-19 Impact and Sector’s Resilience]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 2020 Annual Report on Language Education in Canada, released today by Languages Canada, captures the reality of the impact of the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian language programs.
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            <pubDate>2021-09-20</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/2020-annual-report-on-language-education-in-canada-tells-story-of-covid-19-impact-and-sector-s-resilience</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/2020-annual-report-on-language-education-in-canada-tells-story-of-covid-19-impact-and-sector-s-resilience</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New IDP Connect Survey Shows Canada Remains International Students’ Preferred Destination]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The view ahead for Canada&amp;rsquo;s language programs just got brighter thanks to survey data released by IDP Connect!
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            <pubDate>2021-08-06</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/new-idp-connect-survey-shows-canada-remains-international-students-preferred-destination</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/new-idp-connect-survey-shows-canada-remains-international-students-preferred-destination</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Travel Tool Kit]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Public Health Agency of Canada has published a Travel Tool Kit which contains more detailed guidance for travellers entering Canada who are: unvaccinated or partially vaccinated; fully vaccinated (rules effective as of July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET).
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            <pubDate>2021-06-24</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/covid-19-travel-tool-kit</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[New border measures come into effect July 5, 2021]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Today the Government of Canada announced that new border measures (previously announced on June 9) will come into effect July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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            <pubDate>2021-06-21</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/new-border-measures-come-into-effect-july-5-2021</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/new-border-measures-come-into-effect-july-5-2021</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Canada is ready to welcome over 300,000 international students by September 2021]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Come learn English or French, in person, in Canada: we are open and you are welcome!
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            <pubDate>2021-06-17</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/canada-is-ready-to-welcome-over-300000-international-students-by-september-2021</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[LC Members Receive Hundreds of Thousands in Marketing Activity Subsidies and Direct Support]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One in four LC members participated in&amp;nbsp;marketing activities made possible by funding received through the CanExport - Associations program over the past year.
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            <pubDate>2021-06-04</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/lc-members-receive-hundreds-of-thousands-in-marketing-activity-subsidies-and-direct-support</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[International students can receive COVID-19 vaccines while in Canada]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada began conversations late last year with federal and provincial governments to request that international students be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while undertaking studies in Canada, regardless of their province of residence.
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            <pubDate>2021-05-17</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/international-students-can-receive-covid-19-vaccines-while-in-canada</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Two Brazilian students awarded 4-week scholarships at Languages Canada member schools]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada is thrilled that two Brazilian students have each been awarded a 4-week scholarship for an online English or French course at LC member schools ILSC and BLI, as part of a cultural contest organized by the Canadian Consulate General in S&amp;atilde;o Paulo to celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Brazil.
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            <pubDate>2021-05-14</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/brazilian-students-receive-scholarships-at-lc-member-schools</link>
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