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1. A little ot but I do believe Canada changed their law this year for Citizenship by Descent which makes it easier to

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 09:04 PM

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apply for citizenship as individuals born before Dec. 15, 2025, with a Canadian ancestor can automatically be citizens. I believe it goes as far back as Great Grandparents though I'm sure there's a catch ;o). My Great granddad was born and raised in Ontario and moved here at around age 30. I would love to reverse that trend ;o)

https://immigration.ca/claiming-canadian-citizenship-by-descent-under-canadas-new-citizenship-act-bill-c-3/

Generation 1 (Original Citizen): Your Great-Grandparent was a Canadian Citizen.
Generation 2 (Your Grandparent): Born abroad.
Generation 3 (Your Parent): Born abroad.
Generation 4 (You, the Applicant): Born abroad, previously excluded.

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