1 L8 v* W7 I% N2 tIf you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you must provide proof that you can: 6 @, M6 Y3 D0 Q- g7 K' c) {$ f7 \0 W ?+ { meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for yourself and your family, % e& h% N0 W2 [support your relative financially and 5 Y8 a; g. g6 v3 xmake sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial help from the government. 1 f6 `( d; x; u* n! ? " \7 r$ t! o' d# rhttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse.asp