Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada announces the elimination of Conditional Permanent Residence. Previously, persons who were subject to the condition were required to live with their spouse or partner for a period of two years after they became a permanent resident, as stated on their Confirmation of Permanent Residence document.
Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller plans to override Quebec’s immigration cap to expedite family reunification. Despite requests to Quebec to increase its family reunification limit, currently set at about 10,000 applicants yearly, the federal government will now issue permanent residence permits beyond this cap. This decision, driven by a humanitarian perspective, aims to address the …