IRCC / Federal

IRCC has paused intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program as of July 15, 2026. Existing applications continue to be processed, with up to 15,000 approvals planned for 2026 under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan; no interest-to-sponsor forms or invitations will be issued until further notice. The super visa remains available as the interim family-reunification option. (Source: IRCC)

Actionable — practice impact: new regulations under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act came into force July 15, 2026. They strengthen the College's complaints and discipline process, increase penalties for licensees who breach professional standards, and establish a compensation fund for clients who suffer financial loss from a licensee's dishonest conduct. Additional public-register disclosure requirements follow in April 2027. (Source: IRCC; regulatory text: Canada Gazette, Part II)