If you were hoping to sponsor your parents or grandparents to Canada, the latest change to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) directly affects your plans. On July 15, 2026, IRCC paused new intake under the Parents and Grandparents Program until further notice. This means IRCC is not accepting new Interest to Sponsor forms, is not issuing new invitations to apply, and you cannot start a new PGP sponsorship unless you were already invited. At the same time, IRCC has in