My friend program was Construction project management- Fanshawe Toronto (PPP) and the start date was 6th may 2024. However, his visa got delayed and he defered to fanshawe- St. Thomas for sept 2024. Now that he got his visa refused today stating the above reason.
During initial lodgement PAL was not even introduced (Introduced on 22 jan but visa lodged on jan 11 ). During deferal, the representative told no PAL is required for deferal case and the new LOA so obtained was Added through the webform on may 3 2024 as well.
And yes, tution fee was paid for the first year as well.