According to the above clause, you have to meet the criteria of [R186(v)], which says you have to be a full-time student or on a scheduled break. In case of an 8 months diploma program, my understanding is that once you finish it you are not a full time student. Therefore, you cannot work till you are a full time student again. Right?
“(v) if they are the holder of a study permit and
- (i) they are a full-time student enrolled at a designated learning institution as defined in section 211.1,
- (ii) the program in which they are enrolled is a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program, or a vocational training program at the secondary level offered in Quebec, in each case, of a duration of six months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate, and
- (iii) although they are permitted to engage in full-time work during a regularly scheduled break between academic sessions, they work no more than 20 hours per week during a regular academic session;“