It's About Time: Why Canada Must Prioritize Its Own Before Sponsoring More Parents and Grandparents
Canada has finally hit pause on new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). As of July 15, 2026, IRCC will no longer accept new interest-to-sponsor forms or issue invitations for permanent residence sponsorship under this stream. Existing applications will still be processed, with a target of around 15,000 approvals this year, but the floodgates for new ones are closed for now.