Maple News reports on 18-year-old Kitti Toris, a Hungarian national who began her new chapter in Canada after arriving in 2016. Sponsored by her sister Viktoria and brother-in-law Laszlo Radi, she now lives with them in the country, where she is carving out a brighter future.
Kitti’s journey is a compelling example of how Canadian immigration policies—particularly those related to family sponsorship—can provide life-changing opportunities. After joining her family as a minor, Kitti benefited from a pathway that prioritizes keeping families together.
Canada’s family sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring close relatives, such as siblings and dependent children, to live with them. In Kitti’s case, the support from her sister and brother-in-law not only gave her a new home but offered access to education, stability, and community support.
Her story illuminates the growing importance of humanitarian values in Canada’s immigration framework. While economic streams like Express Entry and Start-Up Visas often take center stage in public discourse, family reunification remains a critical pillar of Canada’s welcoming approach.
For many newcomers, securing permanent residency through family connections offers both emotional reassurance and legal clarity. With her recent milestone of turning 18, Kitti is now poised to begin her adult life with better prospects in Canada—an outcome made possible by the country’s flexible and inclusive immigration avenues.
Maple News will continue to follow stories like Kitti’s, which highlight the personal impact of Canadian immigration policies and how they help build stronger families and communities across the country.