Canada Pauses Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) Program

In this episode, host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar unpack Canada’s decision to pause new applications for the Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship (PGP) program. They explore why the government is hitting the brakes, how wait times and backlogs are shaping policy, and what this means for families hoping to reunite in Canada. From immigration priorities to political and human impacts, the conversation dives into the questions this pause raises for newcomers and long-time residents alike.