Study in Canada International students in Canada are in an excellent position to develop their career in Canada and stay permanently. The decision you have already made to study in Canada places you in a unique position. 1.Work while studying Your Canadian study permit doesn't just grant you the right to attend university or college, it also grants you the right to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full-time during scheduled academic breaks. This opportunity is generally not afforded to your peers who decided to study in other countries, such as the United States. It allows you to make some money to fund your ongoing studies and living costs, all the while giving you connections in the local labour market. These professional networks could be the lead into landing a great job upon graduation. 2.Bring family members to join you in Canada The government of Canada, not to mention the university or college you are attending, want you to be happy while you are studying in Canada. Consequently, you are able to have your spouse/common-law partner join you in Canada, as well as any dependent children. Your spouse/partner can apply for an open work permit, allowing him or her to come to Canada and work for any employer, while your children may also join you. In addition, you can also look into having other family members, such parents and siblings, visit you in Canada. To find out more, use our exclusive Visiting Canada Tool. 3.Gain valuable Canadian work experience Many Canadian economic immigration programs place a large emphasis on applicants' work experience in Canada. As a graduate who has already entered the Canadian labour market, you have proven that you are an asset to the country. You can be trusted, you are intelligent, you are educated, and you get along with colleagues — so of course Canada wants you to stay around longer than just a few years. While working in Canada, you can build connections that will help you throughout your career. Overall, your Canadian work experience is likely to prove invaluable. 4.About Canada Canada, second largest country in the world in area (after Russia), occupying roughly the northern two-fifths of the continent of North America.The national capital is Ottawa, Canada’s fourth largest city. It lies some 250 miles (400 km) northeast of Toronto and 125 miles (200 km) west of Montreal, respectively Canada’s first and second cities in terms of population and economic, cultural, and educational importance. The third largest city is Vancouver, a centre for trade with the Pacific Rim countries and the principal western gateway to Canada’s developing interior. Other major metropolitan areas include Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta; Quebec city, Quebec; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.