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The landscape of Canadian immigration is set to undergo a significant shift as reports emerge regarding the future of family reunification. The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program, a long-standing initiative designed to help families stay together, is reportedly facing a sponsorship ban. This upcoming change is expected to take effect in 2026, marking a pivotal moment for prospective applicants and their families residing in Canada.
As the 2026 deadline approaches, the focus on this specific sponsorship category highlights a transition in how the country manages its immigration pathways. The program has traditionally allowed Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their parents and grandparents to the country. However, the projected ban suggests that this particular route for family migration will see a total suspension or significant restriction in the coming years.
This development serves as a critical update for stakeholders and individuals currently navigating the complexities of the Canadian immigration system. While the specific administrative reasons for the 2026 ban remain part of the broader discussion surrounding this policy shift, the announcement itself provides a clear timeline for the expected cessation of the program. Families are now tasked with understanding how this deadline will impact their long-term plans for reunification within Canada.
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The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association is raising serious concerns about the state of Canada's immigration framework, which appears to be buckling under systemic pressure.
Rick Lamanna, a board director with the organization, points to fundamental issues beyond typical backlogs — namely, the absence of a unified national strategy and policy decisions that seem detached from ground realities.
With wait times stretching past a decade in certain programs and recent proposals allowing application cancellations, professionals warn that Canada's once-predictable immigration advantage is eroding.
The situation comes as the country's population has actually declined, making the question of immigration levels and processing efficiency more pressing than ever for economic competitiveness and demographic sustainability.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a stern warning to Canadians about a surge in marriage-based immigration fraud.
The alert comes as the federal government cuts permanent residency targets by more than 21 percent, dropping from 451,000 approvals in 2024 to 380,000 this year.
Officials are urging citizens to exercise caution when considering sponsoring foreign spouses, particularly in cases involving rushed engagements or individuals with multiple prior marriages.
The department has confirmed that officers are trained to detect fraudulent relationships through rigorous document verification and interviews, with violators facing potential criminal charges.
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Three co-owners of Marina Dosa and Tandoori Grill in Calgary were sentenced to 90-day weekend jail terms this week after being convicted of defrauding temporary foreign workers from India.
Manikandan Kasinathan, Chandramohan Marjak, and Mary Roche were found guilty of fraud over $5,000 for illegally collecting $44,000 from three immigrant employees under false pretenses. Justice Sandra Mah ordered the offenders to repay the stolen funds and serve 18 months probation.
The workers, who came to Canada between 2017 and 2020, were coerced into paying fabricated government fees while enduring gruelling 14-hour workdays and substandard living conditions.
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