How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship Under a New Law

How to apply for Canadian citizenship under a new law

Canada passed a bill in late December removing the first-generation limit for citizenship.

Canada Citizenship Law Changes , Inside the Bill C-3 Reform That Restored Citizenship to Thousands of Lost Canadians

The most significant reform to Canadian citizenship legislation in almost twenty years is represented by the revisions to the Canadian Citizenship Act that went into effect on December 15, 2025. The first-generation cap on citizenship by descent, which had been one of the more controversial aspects of Canadian citizenship laws, was officially abolished on December 15, 2025, after Bill C-3 obtained royal assent on November 20, 2025. When you foll…