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Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program is predicted to grow by 6.5% compared to 2023

Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program is predicted to grow by 6.5% compared to 2023

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) saw a 32% drop in arrivals in November following a strong October, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Arrivals fell from 2,530 in October to 1,720 in November, coinciding with a 12.4% drop in overall monthly immigration. Despite this, the PGP welcomed 26,600 new permanent residents in the first 11 months of the year, potentially reaching 29,018 by year-end, a 6.4% increase from the previous year. Ontario received the majority of PGP arrivals, with 12,660 parents and grandparents settling there. During that time, the following provinces and territories attracted the following number of new permanent residents under the PGP: 50 - Newfoundland and Labrador 10 - Prince Edward Island 175 - Nova Scotia 45 - New Brunswick 2,200 - Quebec has 1,020 - Manitoba 680 - Saskatchewan 4,820 - Alberta 4,080 - British Columbia 25 - Yukon 15 - Northwest Territories Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents Program A super visa allows you to visit your children or grandchildren for up to 5 years. It is a visa that allows multiple entries for a period of up to ten years. A super visa has specific requirements, including the need for health insurance. To be eligible, you must meet all of the requirements. Super Visa holders are allowed to stay in Canada for a maximum of two years during that time. On the other hand, a regular visa for visitors typically has a maximum validity of six months. Citizens of countries exempt from visa requirements may still find the Super Visa program beneficial. Normally, visitors from visa-exempt nations are allowed entry into Canada for six months without the need for a visitor's visa. Join our RSS Feed If you want to know more details about the “Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program is predicted to grow by 6.5% compared to 2023" you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) saw a 32% drop in arrivals in November following a strong October, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Arrivals fell from 2,530 in October to 1,720 in November, coinciding with a 12.4% drop in overall monthly immigration. 


Despite this, the PGP welcomed 26,600 new permanent residents in the first 11 months of the year, potentially reaching 29,018 by year-end, a 6.4% increase from the previous year. Ontario received the majority of PGP arrivals, with 12,660 parents and grandparents settling there.


During that time, the following provinces and territories attracted the following number of new permanent residents under the PGP:

  • 50 - Newfoundland and Labrador

  • 10 - Prince Edward Island

  • 175 - Nova Scotia

  • 45 - New Brunswick

  • 2,200 - Quebec has 

  • 1,020 - Manitoba 

  • 680 - Saskatchewan 

  • 4,820 - Alberta 

  • 4,080 - British Columbia 

  • 25 - Yukon 

  • 15 - Northwest Territories


Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents Program


A super visa allows you to visit your children or grandchildren for up to 5 years. It is a visa that allows multiple entries for a period of up to ten years. A super visa has specific requirements, including the need for health insurance. To be eligible, you must meet all of the requirements.


Super Visa holders are allowed to stay in Canada for a maximum of two years during that time. On the other hand, a regular visa for visitors typically has a maximum validity of six months.


Citizens of countries exempt from visa requirements may still find the Super Visa program beneficial. Normally, visitors from visa-exempt nations are allowed entry into Canada for six months without the need for a visitor's visa.


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