Advocates hail end to 'conditional' spousal visas
Friday April 28, 2017 | Toronto Star
The Liberal government has finally repealed the immigration rules that required migrants sponsored by their Canadian spouses to stay in a relationship for two years before earning their permanent residency.
The announcement by Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen on Friday was hailed by migrants' advocates, who have said the requirement by the previous Conservative government placed sponsored newcomers, especially women, at increased risk of abuse.