I'm a Canadian permanent resident abroad, presently living in the UK with my wife who is Canadian. I never had the opportunity to move in Canada when my visa was issued (2010), because my job unexpectedly held me in the UK (I'm a Church of England vicar). I hold a five year contract for my job here,...

I think that what you need to have is an address in Canada. Canada doesn't seem as picky as the UK seems for who earns/owns what. Your joint bank accounts showing your savings which would include his bonus should count for both, I think. It's faster if you sponsor him before he moves to Canada other...