Civil Marriage Act 2005 / IRCC Inland vs Outland Spousal Sponsorship
Canada Marriage Laws & IRCC Spousal Sponsorship Guide 2026
Guide to Canadian marriage requirements, Civil Marriage Act 2005, common-law partner cohabitation (12 continuous months), and sponsoring a spouse for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
IRCC defines common-law partners as two individuals who have lived together in a conjugal relationship continuously for at least 12 months without long interruptions.