Who does Family apply to?

[JamesBob]

I have a great uncle ie my Grandfathers brother who has Canadian citizenship. Would he be able to sponsor me?

He has never had a spouse, no children, no parents. Although he does have 3 siblings who live in Ireland (this includes my Grandfather). They are all in their 70's.

Thanks

 

[Ponga]

Unfortunately, your Grand Uncle cannot sponsor you, since he has living siblings (even though they are not in Canada):
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/relatives-apply-who.asp

Option 2 – Other relative

You may sponsor one relative, related by blood or adoption, of any age if you meet all of the following conditions:

* you do not have a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, or one of the following living relatives you could sponsor instead:
o son or daughter,
o parent,
o grandparent,
o brother or sister,
o uncle, aunt,
o nephew or niece.