Immigration status

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — Thousands of children and teenagers currently attending Alberta schools could be barred from enrolling for free this September as their families’ immigration statuses remain in limbo. Data provided by several provincial school boards reveals that a significant portion of the nearly 46,000 temporary resident students in Alberta hold study permits set to expire before Sept. 30, 2026. This date is critical, as it falls immediately after Alberta Education conducts its annual student headcount to determine provincial funding for each school. The funding challenge arrives at a sensitive time for the province. Albertans are currently preparing to…