Canada has paused new applications for its parent and grandparent sponsorship program. Existing applications will continue to be processed, with 15,000 admissions planned for 2026. This decision aims to maintain a sustainable and well-managed immigration system. Parents and grandparents can still visit Canada using the super visa. Recent changes have made the super visa more accessible for visitors.

OTTAWA - 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…

Immigration Department said it will keep processing applications that are already in the system.