Sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence is a pathway that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their loved ones in Canada. Here are the key details about this family sponsorship process:

**Eligibility Criteria for Sponsors:**
To sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, sponsors must meet certain criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.
- If Canadian citizens, they must demonstrate their intention to reside in Canada when the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident.
- They should not be receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability.
- Have the financial capacity to provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person(s) for at least three years from the time they become permanent residents.

**Sponsorship Agreement:**
When sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, the sponsor and the sponsored person(s) must enter into a sponsorship agreement. The key aspects of this agreement include:
- The sponsor will provide for the basic needs of the sponsored person(s).
- The sponsored person(s) will make efforts to support themselves and any family members.
- The sponsor is financially responsible for the sponsored person(s) for three years, including repaying any social assistance received during that period.

**Income Requirement:**
In most cases, there is no specific income requirement to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner. Sponsors are not required to demonstrate a minimum income unless they are sponsoring a spouse or partner with dependent children, and those children have their own children (grandchildren of the sponsor).

**Who Can Be Sponsored:**
The sponsored person and their family members must pass background, security, and medical checks. The following categories apply:

**Spouse:**
- A spouse can be of either gender and must be legally married to the sponsor.
- The minimum age for a spouse is 18 years old.

**Common-Law Partner:**
- A common-law partner can be of either gender and must meet the following criteria:
  - They are not legally married to the sponsor.
  - They are at least 18 years old.
  - They have been living with the sponsor for at least 12 consecutive months in a conjugal relationship without significant periods of separation.
- Proof of a common-law relationship can include shared ownership of property, joint leases or rental agreements, shared utility bills, identification documents with the same address, and other relevant documents.

**Conjugal Partner:**
- A conjugal partner can be of either gender and must meet the following criteria:
  - They are not legally married or in a common-law relationship with the sponsor.
  - They are at least 18 years old.
  - They have been in a genuine relationship with the sponsor for at least one year.
  - They live outside Canada.
  - They cannot live with the sponsor in their country of residence or marry the sponsor due to significant legal and immigration reasons, such as marital status, sexual orientation, or persecution.

**Choosing the Class of Application:**
- To sponsor a conjugal partner, submit an application under the Family Class, and these applications are processed outside Canada.
- To sponsor a spouse or common-law partner, the application can be submitted under the Family Class or the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class.
- The choice depends on factors such as the location of the sponsored person and their immigration status in Canada.

Overall, this family sponsorship pathway allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners to Canada as permanent residents, facilitating family reunification.