IRCC Pauses New Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Applications: What Families Need to Know

Family reunification is a longstanding objective of Canada’s immigration system. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), eligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons registered under the Canadian Indian Act may sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence in Canada. On July 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it is […]