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Parent Sponsorship (PGP) 2026: Will There Be an Intake?

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The Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) — the permanent sponsorship route — has had no new intake since 2020, and there is no confirmed date for its return. For most families, the super visa remains the only realistic way to reunite with parents in Canada.

Every year, families ask the same question: will the PGP open in 2026? Here is an honest assessment.

Where the PGP stands

The PGP grants permanent residence to parents and grandparents, but it has not had a fresh intake since 2020. Recent rounds have only invited people from the existing 2020 pool. There is no confirmed new intake for 2026.

Why the super visa matters more than ever

With the PGP effectively closed to new applicants, the super visa is the realistic option for most families. It does not grant permanent residence, but it allows stays of up to 5 years per entry and can be renewed. Compare them in our super visa vs sponsorship guide.

FeatureSuper VisaPGP (Sponsorship)
StatusTemporary (long stay)Permanent residence
AvailabilityOpen year-roundNo new intake since 2020
Time to approvalWeeks to a few monthsYears (when open)
HealthcarePrivate insurance requiredProvincial coverage

What families should do

If reuniting soon matters, start a super visa application now rather than waiting for a PGP intake that may not come. Check eligibility with our eligibility wizard.

Frequently asked questions

Will the PGP open in 2026?

There is no confirmed new intake for 2026. Recent invitations have drawn only from the existing 2020 pool.

Is the super visa better than the PGP?

They serve different goals. The PGP grants permanent residence but is rarely open; the super visa is available now and allows long visits. For most families today, the super visa is the practical choice.

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