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.
Canada's ambitious plan to reduce its temporary resident population is already showing dramatic results. Discover the key policy shifts impacting work permits, study permits, and the future of Canadian immigration, and what this means for prospective newcomers.