The Canadian government has announced that no new applications will be accepted for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will focus solely on processing applications submitted under the program in 2024, with a maximum target of 15,000 sponsorship applications for the year.
For Canadian citizens and permanent residents seeking alternatives, the Super Visa remains an option. The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to visit Canada for extended stays of up to five years at a time, offering a flexible solution for families wanting to reunite.