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Toronto, July 21 A record number of 40,000 immigrant families will be allowed to sponsor their parents and grandparents to bring them to Canada in 2021.This means 30,000 additional applications will be accepted as against the annual intake of 10,000 under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP), which is aimed at family reunification.Since Indo-Canad are one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, they will be the major beneficiaries of the programme.Applications can be submitted online over a two-week period, starting September 20.Using the random selection process, those whose applications are accepted would be allowed to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada.Since the sponsors have to show a certain minimum income requirement, the Canadian government has allowed them to include state benefits received during the Covid lockdown towards their income. This will ensure that applicants are not penalised for lost income during the pandemic.Unveiling the programme, Canadian Immigration Minister Marco E.L. Mendicino said, "The importance of family has never been clearer than during the pandemic. That is why we are delivering on our commitment to help more families reunite in Canada.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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International :Indians to benefit from Canada's family reunification programme

Toronto, July 21 A record number of 40,000 immigrant families will be allowed to sponsor their parents and ... ...