The Liberal government before the last Conservative government only wanted one year's proof of income. After the Conservative government came to power, it was three years. Now with the Liberal government, it's still three years. Our recommendation would be that we go back to just this one year of proof of income.
The sponsor would also like to see the wait requirement lowered, because it is difficult for new immigrants to find a job. They come from a different cultural and language background. It is very difficult for them to find higher paying jobs in large companies. Usually they find jobs in smaller companies with an hourly wage of $15. Their annual income is only $30,000 to $40,000.
Right now the requirement is $50,000 to $60,000, so they both need to work. If one person needs to stay home to take care the child, then they wouldn't be able to satisfy the financial requirements and thus wouldn't be able to sponsor the parents or grandparents.