Since 2002, the rules have made it much more difficult to remain in Canada while being sponsored by family members.(10) As a result, people have been forced to leave Canada, separating them from their spouse and children, so that they can apply to be reunited with their family from outside Canada. ###>Les enfants réfugiés séparés qui sont au Canada ne peuvent pas faire une demande de réunification familiale avec leurs parents, frères ou sœurs qui sont à l’extérieur du Canada.