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Publication Date: July 16, 2026 - 09:06
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Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program
July 16, 2026
The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the change is part of an effort to responsibly manage the system and reduce wait times.
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