Feds need to revisit lottery for sponsoring parents, grandparents

A points-based system, like the one used in the federal skilled workers category, would be fairer.

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons last week.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY GHAZY MUJAHID

February 22, 2017

MISSISSAUGA—Family reunification is an objective of Canada’s immigration system. Citizens and permanent residents have been eligible to sponsor family members including parents and grandparents. In 2011, the Conservative government at the time decided to freeze parent/grandparent applications t...

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