Canada to Begin Parent, Grandparent Sponsorship Program May 21

A Canadian flag hangs from a lamp post along the road in front of the Parliament buildings ahead of Canada Day in Ottawa on June 30, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The Canadian government will soon be sending out random invitations to citizens and permanent residents, allowing them to sponsor a parent or grandparent to come to live in Canada.

Invitations to potential sponsors will go out beginning May 21, according to a government website.