Sunday Tribune

Canada reunites families

CANADA is allowing a record number of 40 000 immigrant families to sponsor their parents and grandparents to bring them to the country.

This means 30 000 additional applications will be accepted against the annual intake of 10 000 under the Parents and Grandparents Programme, which was aimed at family reunification.

Since Indo-canadians were one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, they would be the major beneficiaries of the programme.

Applications can be submitted online over a two-week period, starting on September 20. Using the random selection process, those whose applications are accepted would be allowed to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada.

Since the sponsors have to show a certain minimum income requirement, the Canadian government has allowed them to include state benefits received during the Covid lockdown towards their income. This will ensure that applicants were not penalised for lost income during the pandemic.

Immigration Minister Marco EL Mendicino said: “The importance of family has never been clearer than during the pandemic. That is why we are delivering on our commitment to help more families reunite in Canada.” |

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