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PhD Student, Sociology, Western University, Western University

The Canadian immigration system refers to all spouses and common-law partners of principal applicants as ‘dependants,’ regardless of whether they actually depend on their significant other or not. (Unsplash)

November 30, 2025

Dependants? Why Canada should recognize migrant spouses and partners with more accuracy

Goodnews Oshiogbele, Western University

The term ‘dependant’ in the immigration system misrepresents migrant family realities and reinforces outdated gendered stereotypes.

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