Canada Shuts Door to Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents for Permanent Residence: What Families Need to Know in 2026 | Family Sponsorship Consultant Brampton
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Introduction Canada has long been recognized as one of the most family-friendly immigration destinations in the world. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) , Canadian citizens and permanent residents have been able to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence, helping families reunite and build their futures together. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major policy change by pausing new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) until further notice. This decision has affected thousands of families who were planning to sponsor their parents or grandparents for Canadian permanent residence in 2026. Although many headlines state that Canada has “shut the door” on sponsoring parents and grandparents, the reality is that the program has been temporarily paused , not permanently cancelled. Existing applications continue to be processed, and alternative options such as the Super Visa remain a...