Study permit and CO-OP work permit together, hows that possible?

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Hi everyone,
I'm applying to St Lawrence College for 'Culinary management co-op apprenticeship' diploma program for 2 years.
Now I've heard from many different places that in order to apply for a study permit for a Co-op program, one should also apply for
a work permit before leaving for canada.
and at the CIC website, it is stated that,
'Foreign students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program must apply for a work permit as well as a study permit.'
but when i download the application package from the CIC website,
it says:
'This application is for students who are already in Canada and who wish to apply for a work permit in one or more of the following programs:
Off-campus work permit program;
Co-op work program;
Post-graduation work employment program'

Now, I'm really confused as for what to do about it.
Should I apply for a Study Permit alone or apply for study/work permit at the same time before leaving from my country.
And will applying for a Co-op program make my case weaker or create some hurdles in my visa process?
Experts, please reply i'm counting on you guys here.

 

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anyone thrr !!!

Im in the same course - SRM in GBC and i have received just one letter.... can anyone tell me how can we go about it now !

Can someone help me search colleges or Universities offering co-op program in PG management like Global Business Management or Project Management....

 

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Hi,

Hi everyone,
I'm applying to St Lawrence College for 'Culinary management co-op apprenticeship' diploma program for 2 years.
Now I've heard from many different places that in order to apply for a study permit for a Co-op program, one should also apply for
a work permit before leaving for canada.
and at the CIC website, it is stated that,
'Foreign students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program must apply for a work permit as well as a study permit.'
but when i download the application package from the CIC website,
it says:
'This application is for students who are already in Canada and who wish to apply for a work permit in one or more of the following programs:
Off-campus work permit program;
Co-op work program;
Post-graduation work employment program'

Now, I'm really confused as for what to do about it.
Should I apply for a Study Permit alone or apply for study/work permit at the same time before leaving from my country.
And will applying for a Co-op program make my case weaker or create some hurdles in my visa process?
Experts, please reply i'm counting on you guys here.

1. You should apply for TRV (based on your LOA), if your LOA suggest Co-Op is a requirement, you will get it at port along with your SP.