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.
A pivotal amendment to Canada's Citizenship Act is set to redefine eligibility for citizenship by descent. Explore this comprehensive guide on the new rules, the end of the first-generation limit, and what this monumental change means for families of Canadians abroad.