/ X" v$ t& U9 jIf you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you must provide proof that you can:1 ]; C" x! z5 Z& t
% f1 [, m. I; p2 z6 O5 f- E meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for yourself and your family,6 P! M4 r3 G! m% D7 R
support your relative financially and & t: Q( M5 ^* E4 Smake sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial help from the government.8 r6 S. ?( h e! }( n' Y1 Y# l8 |3 ]
; t2 Q z3 J0 x5 v5 G r6 i http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse.asp