Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 31, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada will not accept new parent and grandparent permanent residency sponsorship applications until further notice, according to a ministerial directive.
The directive published in the Canada Gazette states the government remains committed to family reunification but will focus on processing applications received last year.
