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Canadian Citizenship
Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it
Bill C-3, which came into effect Dec. 15, removes first-generation limit for citizenship Mary and Ryan Hamel show some of the documents they’ve collected to prove they are Canadians by descent.(Alexandre Silberman/Radio-Canada) Amid rising tensions in the United States, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Eligibility Rules for 2026
Recent Changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act Bill C-3, which amends the Citizenship Act and took effect on December 15, 2025. Individuals who were previously excluded by the first generation rule. are now recognized as citizens, allowing them to claim citizenship by demonstrating a direct link to a Canadian ancestor. This legislation was developed in response
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