As of December 15, 2025, the provisions of Bill C-3 are now in force. This means that the first generational limit to Canadian citizenship by descent has now been removed.
New IRCC pathway offers permanent residency for internationally trained physicians with recent Canadian work experience. Learn eligibility and key details.
Valerie Kleinman updates readers on Bill C-3 and upcoming changes to Canadian citizenship by descent, including new eligibility for generations born abroad.
New legislation proposes the introduction of a Substantial Connection test in order for Canadian parents born abroad, who acquired citizenship by descent, to pass their citizenship to their children or adopted children born abroad.