The MNI varies depending on the number of family members being supported in Canada, the location of the sponsor in Canada, and the number of family members being sponsored.
For parent and grandparent sponsorship, the sponsor in Canada will only be eligible if they exceed the MNI for three consecutive years (except in the province of Quebec, see below). This requirement was added to ensure that sponsors who bring their parents and grandparents to Canada are ready for the financial responsibility that often comes with caring for elderly family members.
The following chart lays out Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) figures, plus 30 per cent. These figures represent the MNI for the program for individuals living in Canada outside the Province of Quebec:
|
Size of Family Unit |
MNI |
MNI |
MNI |
MNI |
MNI |
MNI |
|
2 persons |
$39,372 |
$38,272 |
$37,705 |
$36,637 |
$35,976 |
$35,881 |
|
3 persons |
$48,404 |
$47,051 |
$46,354 |
$45,040 |
$44,229 |
$44,113 |
|
4 persons |
$58,768 |
$57,125 |
$56,280 |
$54,685 |
$53,699 |
$53,557 |
|
5 persons |
$66,654 |
$64,791 |
$63,833 |
$62,023 |
$60,905 |
$60,745 |
|
6 persons |
$75,174 |
$73,072 |
$71,991 |
$69,950 |
$68,689 |
$68,509 |
|
7 persons |
$83,695 |
$81,355 |
$80,153 |
$77,879 |
$76,475 |
$76,275 |
|
Each additional person |
$8,522 |
$8,271 |
$8,148 |
$7,929 |
$7,786 |
$7,766 |
