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title: What is a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL)?
description: "A PAL or TAL confirms that a province or territory has allocated you a study space. This letter may be required as part of your study permit application under Canada's student intake management policies."
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/what-is-a-provincial-or-territorial-attestation-letter-pal-tal/"
updated: "2026-01-12"
category: Application Essentials
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# What is a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL)?

A PAL or TAL confirms that a province or territory has allocated you a study space. This letter may be required as part of your study permit application under Canada's student intake management policies.