Canada and the EU plan to expand Erasmus+ participation, creating potential new opportunities for students and young professionals.
Canada is taking steps to expand international education and work opportunities for young Canadians through closer cooperation with the European Union.
On October 30, 2026, the federal government announced plans to begin negotiations for greater Canadian participation in Erasmus+, Europe's international education and training program.
The announcement followed the October 29–30 Canada–EU Summit in Montréal, where both sides introduced a broader partnership called the Alliance for the Future.
The initiative aims to strengthen educational exchanges, research partnerships and opportunities for young people to gain international experience.
Erasmus+ supports international education, training, youth development and sports activities.
The program allows eligible participants to study abroad, complete practical training or participate in educational partnerships.
It offers opportunities for university students, recent graduates, teachers, researchers and young people.
Financial assistance may cover travel expenses, living costs and other eligible study-related expenses.
The program also supports joint master's degrees, staff exchanges and international youth projects.
Canada currently participates in Erasmus+ as a non-associated country, meaning Canadian institutions can access only certain activities.
Universities generally need European partner institutions to apply for exchange funding on their behalf.
Eligible students can undertake study exchanges lasting between two and 12 months.
European Commission figures show that projects approved between 2022 and 2024 planned exchanges for 1,007 students and staff travelling from Canada to Europe.
Another 866 participants were expected to travel from participating European countries to Canada.
Additionally, 91 Canadian applicants received Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships between 2021 and 2024.
These scholarships can support tuition, travel and living expenses.
Canada and the EU intend to negotiate broader access to Erasmus+ over the coming months.
The discussions could create additional opportunities for Canadian students, educators, training institutions and youth organizations.
Both sides are also considering stronger cooperation in professional training, research and institutional partnerships.
However, officials have not announced specific eligibility changes, implementation dates or funding commitments.
The current Erasmus+ funding period ends in 2027, and any expanded Canadian participation remains subject to negotiations.
Alongside Erasmus+, Canada and the EU are exploring a new youth mobility partnership.
The proposal would help young Canadians and Europeans access educational, employment and cultural opportunities across both regions.
Canada already maintains youth mobility agreements with 22 of the EU's 27 member countries through International Experience Canada (IEC).
The program allows eligible foreign nationals to travel and work in Canada through reciprocal agreements.
IEC offers three participation categories: Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op (Internship).
The Working Holiday category provides open work permits, while the other two generally issue employer-specific permits.
Applicants are typically between 18 and 35 years old, although age limits depend on nationality.
Work permits commonly last 12 or 24 months, depending on the applicable agreement.
All 22 participating EU countries offer Working Holiday opportunities, but access to other categories varies.
The proposed Erasmus+ expansion could eventually make international study and training more accessible.
For now, Canadians must follow existing program requirements while governments negotiate the proposed arrangements.
Further announcements will determine whether participation expands, who becomes eligible and when new opportunities might become available.
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