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===Permanent resident spouses===
Under new rules that were introduced in October 2012, sponsored spouses are under a ''conditional'' permanent residency status for the first two years. According to the press <span class="noglossary">release</span> from [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index-can.asp Citizenship and Immigration Canada]:
<blockquote>"The spouse or partner must live in a legitimate relationship with their sponsor for two years from the day on which they receive their permanent resident status in Canada. The status of the sponsored spouse or partner may be revoked if they do not remain in the relationship."</blockquote>