BREAKING: Canada shuts door to sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have no further opportunities to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, unless the federal government reverses course. According to a federal government news release published on July 15, 2026, Canada is “pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program” (PGP). Assess Your Eligibility [...] The post BREAKING: Canada shuts door to sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence first appeared on CIC News .

BREAKING: Canada shuts door to sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence Canadian citizens and permanent residents will have no further opportunities to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence, unless the federal government reverses course. According to a federal government news release published on July 15, 2026, Canada is “pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program” (PGP).

The immigration department “will not receive new interest to sponsor forms or invite potential sponsors to apply until further notice.” The department will continue to process sponsorship applications which have already been received through the PGP, with the objective of approving 15,000 applications for permanent residence in 2026. - Do you need Canadian immigration assistance?

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