Canada Pauses Applications for Parent, Grandparent Immigration Sponsorship Program The federal government's decision to pause applications for the parent and grandparent immigration sponsorship program has sparked debate about the effectiveness of Canada's immigration system.
On the surface, it appears to be a pragmatic move aimed at reducing wait times and streamlining processing. However, this development speaks to deeper issues that have been simmering beneath the surface.
The sheer volume of pending applications – 60,500 with wait times ranging from 33 to 66 months – has put immense pressure on an already backlogged system.