Fatima Al-Rashid ⭐ Helpful member
14 Sept 2026, 00:55
My parents are coming from Pakistan for three months this autumn. It's the first time they'll stay with us here, and I'm happy, and also a little anxious about the practical side.
Things I'm thinking about: their visitor visa and health insurance, the cold (they've never seen a Canadian winter), what they'll do all day while we're at work and school, and space, because our flat is not big. My mother also has a regular medication, so I need to make sure she brings enough and has the prescription.
For those who've had parents or grandparents stay for a long visit: what did you arrange beforehand, and what do you wish you'd thought of? And how did you keep everyone sane in a small space for three months?