There is no requirement of having assets. When you file an application, the applications are evaluated based on “pull factors” and “push factors”. Also the IRCC manual clearly states:
Assessing available resources
All provinces except Quebec
The following base amounts will help to assess financial sufficiency. The base amount for students includes all requirements related to transportation and maintenance, including the cost of books, equipment, and supplies. The size of the community where the student is destined is not a consideration. Some provinces are examining the possibility of imposing fee differentials to children accompanying parents who are in Canada for study or work purposes. Officers should keep abreast of future changes when assessing funds required for the family stay in Canada.
- Student base: $10,000 for twelve-month period, prorated at $833 per month, plus cost of tuition.
- Spouse/common-law partner/first family member base-$4,000 for twelve-month period prorated at $333 per month.
- Dependent child/subsequent family member base-$3,000 for twelve-month period per dependent child of any age, prorated at $255 per month.
If you can demonstrate the above through your bank account or available funds via gift deed, you will be able to meet the above criteria.