Discover the monumental changes to Canadian citizenship law under Bill C-71. Learn how the new rules extend citizenship by descent for Canadians born abroad through a 'substantial connection' test and restore rights for 'Lost Canadians'. This is essential reading for families with ties to Canada.
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.'