A Closer Look at the Minimum Income Requirement for Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship

The Minimum Necessary Income (or “MNI”) requirement affects the ability of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor certain foreign national members of the family class. IRPR s. 120 states (emphasis added): 120. For the purposes of Part 5, (a) permanent resident visa shall not be issued to a foreign national who makes an application […]

Christmas from behind a Cup of *Starbucks* Coffee

The gruff beard counterpoints the cheerful Santa Hat. Perhaps a cover to the balding hair – alas another year gone – it certainly has been a long one. Two men – brothers, lovers – who knows and frankly it’s not my place to judge. Human love is human love – and I can see in […]