If You Were Married Outside of Canada
Will the Canadian government recognize your marriage if you got married outside of Canada?
Recognition of Foreign Marriages
Sponsorship of Spouses, Common-Law and Conjugal Partners
You might be eligible to sponsor your spouse or partner.
From Outside Canada
From Within Canada
You can track your sponsorship timelines and compare them with others.
Marriage is an important event in your life, and it is also a kind of legal contract. Find out how to get married in Ontario and how Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recognizes marriage outside of Canada.
Get Married in Ontario
Who can get married in Ontario? Can you get married by phone or by proxy? What steps do you take to make your marriage legal? Read about Ontario's laws:
Marriage Licence and Certificate
What is the difference between the licence and the certificate? When you do you apply? How much does it cost? Find answers in these articles:
Apply for a Marriage Certificate
Discussions
Read what newcomers have to say about marriage and sponsorship:
Proxy Marriage - Valid in Canada?
Legal Separation and Sponsorship
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