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Can Bill C-3 be reversed? Here’s what an immigration lawyer has to say

Since Canada’s Bill C-3 came into effect, misconceptions about what the legislation actually does — and doesn’t do — have circulated among prospective applicants. Bill C-3 is an am...

New data shows how IRCC handled urgent proof of citizenship requests in Bill C-3’s first eight months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) received roughly 6,726 proof of citizenship applications requesting urgent processing in the first eight months after Bill C-3 t...

Liberals table bill seeking to cut red tape by tweaking 31 laws

The Liberal government tabled the Cutting Red Tape for all Canadians Act in the Senate on Oct. 7.

Canada updates citizenship by descent forms, shares new information on physical presence requirement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its proof of citizenship application package on August 25. Four documents changed: the application form (CIT 0001), the...

Liberals table bill to amend labour code, speed up project approvals

The Liberal government has introduced legislation it believes will help unions and employers get to deals faster and reduce labour disruptions in the economy.

Canada is updating its immigration system. But for Americans with Canadian ancestry, citizenship has never been more dir...

On October 16, Canada announced major upcoming changes to Express Entry, the online system it uses to select skilled workers for permanent residence. For Americans who have ever we...

Canada is fast-tracking proof of citizenship applications for those studying in the country

Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citiz...

I just found out I’m a Canadian citizen by descent. Can my grandchildren get citizenship through me?

You’ve recently realized that you’re a Canadian citizen by descent, thanks to Bill C-3, which came into effect last year. The next question naturally involves the rest of your fami...

Canada’s proof of citizenship finalizations slowed in July

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized just 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, continuing a downward trend in month-to-month processing. Finali...

Canada widens permanent residence track for French speakers in Sudbury

The region will be advancing up to 85 French-speaking foreign nationals with local job offers, according to a post by Greater Sudbury Economic Development on its news web page on A...

Born outside Canada between 1977 and 1981? You may have lost Canadian citizenship at 28, and got it back without knowing

In a kitchen drawer in Seattle sits a document Dana hasn’t looked at in years. It’s a Canadian citizenship certificate, issued when she was a baby. As far as she knew, this documen...

Immigration Department looking into termination of refugee sponsor policy: Diab

OTTAWA — The Immigration Department will monitor for any negative effects from a recent decision not to extend a policy that gave permanent residency sponsorship exemptions to some...

Is legendary guitarist Eric Clapton a Canadian citizen? How Canada’s new citizenship bill impacts his lineage

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton once released the song, “My Father’s Eyes,” about the parent he never met, which went on to win him a Grammy. That father was a former Canadian sol...

Canada’s proof of citizenship finalizations picked up in August

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,955 proof of citizenship applications in August, up from 2,420 in July. It’s the strongest month since Canada’s immi...

Carney’s major projects bill up for debate as MPs return to Parliament

The government's key piece of economic legislation, Bill C-39, proposes measures to create a one-year timeline for federal project decisions.

Ottawa tightens rules for Atlantic Immigration Program applicants with employment changes

The federal government has put in place new rules that require officers to refuse certain permanent residence applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The immigra...

Processing times rise for permanent residence and citizenship applicants

Canada’s immigration department released updated permanent residence (PR) and citizenship processing times on September 3, showing lengthening wait times for several application ty...

One section of Canadian law decides whether you can claim citizenship by descent, and this is how to read it

Every Canadian citizenship by descent claim comes down to the same test, applied over and over. Citizenship by descent is the rule that lets Canadian citizenship pass from parent t...

Can a criminal record affect a Canadian citizenship by descent claim?

Since Bill C-3 came into force on December 15, 2025, more than ten thousand Americans with Canadian ancestry have been applying for Canadian citizenship certificates every month. M...

Section 24: Publication and certificate of grant

Sections (24.01 - 24.05) last updated: October 2026.

Electronic Transferable Records – Canada Steps Up

The new federal omnibus bill on the economy – Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act – contains in Part 2 (“Keep Canada Moving”) Division 8, the Enabling Digital Trade Act. This...

Canada trims list of partners providing access to fast-track hiring under Global Talent Stream of TFWP

Employers intending to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for a specialized worker under Category A of the Global Talent Stream (GTS) now have fewer avenues to secure...

Liberals table bill to make Defence Investment Agency a Crown corporation

The federal Liberal government introduced legislation on Tuesday to…

TPS Work Authorization Update- How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Shortens 540-Day EAD Extensions