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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:29:33 -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>
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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[Languages Canada’s Trade Mission to Japan 2025]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From September 7 to 11, 2025, Languages Canada led an outbound trade mission to Kyoto and Osaka, Japan, with the gracious support of the Trade Commissioner Service in Japan and the collaboration of the Canadian Associations for Public Schools &amp;ndash; International (CAPS-I). The initiative brought together 24 pre&amp;ndash;screened Japanese education agents&amp;nbsp;and Canadian institutional representatives for a vibrant week of engagement at the Canada Pavilion&amp;nbsp;at Expo 2025 Osaka, and a productive B2B program hosted at a special venue in Kyoto. The mission showcased Canada&amp;rsquo;s immersive English and French programs and reaffirmed Japan as the top source market for language education in Canada.
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            <pubDate>2025-09-11</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-trade-mission-to-japan-2025</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-trade-mission-to-japan-2025</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New National Study Highlights the Critical Role of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Programs in International Student Success]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A first-of-its-kind national study released today by Languages Canada reveals that English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs offered by public colleges and universities are instrumental in supporting international student retention and academic achievement&amp;mdash;key outcomes for institutions navigating an increasingly competitive and uncertain international education landscape.
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            <pubDate>2025-07-09</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/new-national-study-highlights-the-critical-role-of-english-for-academic-purposes-%28eap%29-programs-in-international-student-success</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[Collaborative Inbound Trade Mission With Brazilian Education Agencies in New York City &amp; Niagara-on-the-Lake (June 8–15, 2025)]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada, in partnership with EnglishUSA, BELTA, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, and Air Canada, proudly hosted 17 top-performing Brazilian education agencies in a dual-city trade mission across New York City (June 8) and Niagara-on-the-Lake (June 12), with additional campus tours in Manhattan, Philadelphia, Delaware, and the Greater Toronto Area.
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            <pubDate>2025-06-26</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/collaborative-inbound-trade-mission-with-brazilian-education-agencies%20new-york-city-niagara-on-the-lake-on</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>
            <guid>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</guid>
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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[Reflecting on the Languages Canada 18th Annual Conference]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Languages Canada 18th Annual Conference brought together leaders, educators, and partners from across the Official Languages education segment to discuss pressing issues, share best practices, and chart the path forward for the sector. Held in Ottawa, February 19-22, the event was a dynamic blend of engaging presentations, insightful panel discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.
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            <pubDate>2025-02-27</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/reflecting-on-the-languages-canada-18th-annual-conference</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Setting a Footprint in Europe: Languages Canada’s Trade Mission to France]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada embarked on its first-ever Trade Mission to France, marking a significant milestone with a multi-city initiative that combined both B2C and B2B engagements.

Capitalizing on the popularity of the Working Holiday Visa among French youth, Languages Canada&amp;mdash; a Recognized Organization (OR) by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program since 2024&amp;mdash;led a delegation to Europe to launch the 2025 recruitment season.
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            <pubDate>2025-02-27</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-trade-mission-to-france</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Announcing the Professional English for Talent Development in Strategic Industries Scholarship Program]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada is proud to announce the signing of an agreement Monday with the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology of Jalisco state (SICyT), Mexico, and the Universidad Tecnol&amp;oacute;gica de Jalisco (UTJ) to launch a new scholarship program to support talent development in strategic industrial sectors.
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            <pubDate>2025-01-29</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-launches-new-scholarship-program</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-launches-new-scholarship-program</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Hosts Education Agencies from Thailand and Vietnam in Montréal and Toronto]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A more-popular-than-expected trade mission brought decision-makers from&amp;nbsp;24 top agencies recruiting in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Vietnam to Montr&amp;eacute;al for two days of B2B meetings with 24 members of Languages Canada and the Canadian Association of Public Schools &amp;ndash; International (CAPS-I).&amp;nbsp;
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            <pubDate>2024-12-10</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-hosts-education-agencies-from-thailand-and-vietnam-in-montreal-and-toronto</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-hosts-education-agencies-from-thailand-and-vietnam-in-montreal-and-toronto</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Canada&#039;s Official Languages Programs 2023 Annual Survey Report]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Canada&amp;rsquo;s English and French language education sector is recovering slowly, but corrective action is still needed to ensure a sustainable position.
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            <pubDate>2024-07-08</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/canada-s-official-languages-programs-2023-annual-survey-report</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/canada-s-official-languages-programs-2023-annual-survey-report</guid>
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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>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Hosts Korean and Taiwanese Education Agents in Victoria and Vancouver]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the world&amp;rsquo;s 6th and 14th largest ELT markets and ranking among the top 5 fastest-growing markets for Canada&amp;rsquo;s language education sector in 2023, South Korea and Taiwan made for an outstanding choice as the focus of Languages Canada&amp;rsquo;s first inbound trade mission and FAM tour of 2024, which brought a delegation composed of over 30 Korean and Taiwanese agencies to Victoria and Vancouver for a full week of activities.
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            <pubDate>2024-04-18</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-hosts-korean-and-taiwanese-education-agents-in-victoria-and-vancouver</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights from the Languages Canada 17th Annual Conference]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nearly 300 participants attended the Languages Canada 17th Annual Conference in Vancouver, February 28 to March 2, 2024, making it our first ever sold-out gathering of language education leaders, experts, stakeholders, and influencers from across the country and around the world.
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            <pubDate>2024-03-12</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/highlights-from-the-languages-canada-17th-annual-conference</link>
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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[Visa Requirement for Mexico Expected to Be Reinstated; LC Recommends Prospective Mexican Students Apply for eTA Now]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Recent news reports suggest that the Government of Canada is considering reinstating its visa requirement on Mexico, as a response to the growing number of asylum claims from Mexican nationals and mounting pressure from the U.S. Languages Canada believes the move is inevitable and expects an official announcement in the coming weeks.
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            <pubDate>2024-01-23</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/visa-requirement-for-mexico-expected-to-be-reinstated-lc-recommends-prospective-mexican-students-apply-for-eta-now</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/visa-requirement-for-mexico-expected-to-be-reinstated-lc-recommends-prospective-mexican-students-apply-for-eta-now</guid>
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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>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Announces Chia Suan Chong as Opening Speaker for 17th Annual Conference Academic Leadership and Program Innovation Stream]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that renowned author Chia Suan Chong will open the Academic Leadership and Program Innovation stream with her presentation, Helping Students Become Successful International Communicators, sponsored by National Geographic Learning.
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            <pubDate>2023-12-15</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-announces-chia-suan-chong-as-opening-speaker-for-17th-annual-conference-academic-leadership-and-program-innovation-stream</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-announces-chia-suan-chong-as-opening-speaker-for-17th-annual-conference-academic-leadership-and-program-innovation-stream</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada and CAPS-I Host Successful Inbound Trade Mission and FAM Tour with Italian and Spanish Education Agents]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Languages Canada teamed up with the Canadian Association of Public Schools &amp;ndash; International (CAPS-I), the Italian Association of Language Consultants and Agents (IALCA) and the Spanish Association of Promoters of Language Courses Abroad (ASEPROCE) to welcome a group of 36 Italian and Spanish education agents to Banff this December, the largest such delegation ever to visit Canada.
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            <pubDate>2023-12-14</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-and-caps-i-host-successful-inbound-trade-mission-and-fam-tour-with-italian-and-spanish-education-agents</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[Languages Canada Hosts Heads of Leading Private Language Schools Operating in Canada To Discuss Issues and Opportunities for the Sector]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On September 1, 2023, Languages Canada held a Leaders&amp;#39; Meeting on the margins of Alphe UK in London at Canada House on Trafalgar Square. The group of 25 attendees was composed of directors and CEOs from schools which together welcome nearly 50% of all students attending Languages Canada members to study English or French in any given year!
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            <pubDate>2023-09-07</pubDate>
            <link>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-hosts-heads-of-leading-private-language-schools-operating-in-canada-to-discuss-issues-and-opportunities-for-the-sector</link>
            <guid>https://www.languagescanada.ca/vi/blog/blog/languages-canada-hosts-heads-of-leading-private-language-schools-operating-in-canada-to-discuss-issues-and-opportunities-for-the-sector</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>
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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>
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