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.'
An expert analysis of the latest IRCC backlog numbers. Discover how the staggering 2.2 million application inventory impacts study permits, Express Entry, work permits, and citizenship processing times for those navigating the Canadian immigration system.
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.