Thousands of Canadian families are experiencing significant emotional distress due to extended delays in the Parents and Grandparents Program. Many have been waiting years to sponsor their elderly relatives, with the current process limited to applicants who submitted an interest-to-sponsor form in 2020. The government plans to invite only a fraction of these applicants, leaving many without the opportunity to apply. Advocates urge reforms to allow fair access for all families, while the prolonged separation causes hardship and uncertainty. Although authorities continue processing the existing backlog, there is no clear timeline for reopening the program to new applicants, intensifying calls for increased fairness and transparency.
Families express heartbreak over lengthy delays in Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program
