Change to citizenship rules in 2025 - Canada.ca
Dec 15, 2025 · On this page, we explain what this change means, how to check if you’re affected, and what you need to do before travelling to Canada. This change officially took effect on …
How to Claim Canadian Citizenship by Descent Under Canada’s …
Learn how Canada’s new Bill C-3 restores citizenship by descent, removes the first-generation limit, and allows multigenerational claims for those born abroad.
Canadian Citizenship New Rules 2025: Bill C-3 Guide
Dec 23, 2025 · Canada's new citizenship rules are here. Learn how Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit in 2025 and if you qualify for citizenship by descent. Book a consultation.
Canada changes citizenship rules, eligibility now through ancestry
6 days ago · A major change to Canada’s citizenship law is now in effect, opening the door to Canadian citizenship for thousands of people who were previously shut out because of where …
Bill C-3: Americans with Canadian Ancestry – Citizenship by Descent ...
Dec 15, 2025 · Bill C-3 (effective December 15, 2025) is an amendment to the Canadian Citizenship Act that extends citizenship by descent to additional generations born outside …
New Canadian citizenship law now in force: here’s a tool ... - CIC …
Jan 7, 2026 · Citizenship changes The changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act in Bill C-3 impact eligibility for citizenship by descent. In contrast to birthright citizenship, which applies to …
New Canada Citizenship Bill C-3 To Make It Easier For Many …
Jun 5, 2025 · Bill C-3, introduced on June 05, 2025, proposes significant changes to make the citizenship process more inclusive and reflective of modern Canadian families living both in …
Bill C-3 and Canadian Citizenship in 2025: What the New Law …
Dec 19, 2025 · Bill C-3 is federal legislation that amended the Citizenship Act to remove the strict first-generation limit to citizenship by descent in certain circumstances. Before Bill C-3, …
Canada Bill C-3 could expand citizenship by descent and boost …
2 days ago · The implementation of Bill C-3 in Canada expands citizenship rights for descendants born abroad by removing the first-generation limit. Key changes include automatic recognition …
The Government of Canada introduces citizenship by descent …
Jun 5, 2025 · Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced legislation that would extend citizenship by descent beyond the first …