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Canadian Citizenship by Descent Sees Surge Among Americans

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Immigrate to Canadaby

Canadian citizenship by descent applications are rising sharply after Canada removed the first-generation limit on citizenship eligibility. Following the implementation of Bill C-3 in December 2025, thousands of Americans have started searching family records and historical archives to confirm Canadian ancestry. Reports indicate that Canadian authorities received more than 12,000 proof-of-citizenship applications within six weeks,...

Canada Seeks Further Extension on First-Generation Citizenship Limit
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Canada Seeks Further Extension on First-Generation Citizenship Limit

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025Canada Immigration Newsby

The Canadian government is requesting an additional 12-month extension to maintain the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent. This decision follows a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which found key provisions of the current law unconstitutional. What is the First-Generation Limit? Under the current Citizenship Act, children born outside Canada to...