Explore the profound changes proposed in Bill C-71, a landmark bill set to overhaul Canada's citizenship by descent laws. Discover how the new 'substantial connection' test replaces the controversial second-generation cut-off, restoring fairness for Canadians born abroad and addressing the longstanding issue of 'Lost Canadians.'
A detailed legal analysis of Canada's groundbreaking new law extending citizenship by descent. Learn about the end of the first-generation limit, the new 'substantial connection' test, and who is now eligible for Canadian citizenship as a 'Lost Canadian.'
The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-71, a pivotal piece of legislation set to overhaul the rules for Canadian citizenship by descent. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the changes, including the abolition of the first-generation limit and the introduction of a new 'substantial connection' test for Canadians born abroad.