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ARTICLE · 04 MAY 2017

Dependent Child Age To Rise For Canada Immigration Applications

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May 3, 2017 – Ottawa will raise the age of dependency on Canada immigration applications for permanent residence from 19 to 22. The change will take effect October 24, 2017.

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Colin Singer
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May 3, 2017 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed it will raise the age of dependency in Canada immigration applications for permanent residence from 'under 19' to 'under 22'.  The change will take effect October 24, 2017.

The previous Conservative government  lowered the age of dependency to under 19 in August 2014, saying the move was designed to help better align immigration policies with Canada's labour market needs.

The Trudeau government says increasing the age is more aligned with the Liberal government's policies on family reunification.  It will allow more families to stay together and this will help attract more skilled immigrants to Canada.

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