A recent change in Canada's citizenship-by-descent rules has sparked a rise in Americans applying, a consultant said.

Last year, I gained my Canadian citizenship through ancestry — my dad was born in Canada — and started down the path of getting Canadian citizenship for my kids and husband, a trickier task and still ...

– Apply for Proof of Citizenship: Eligible individuals can apply for a certificate of Canadian citizenship through IRCC under the new permanent framework. – Interim Measures: Applications submitted ...

A major change to Canada’s “first-generation limit” rule has opened the door for thousands of descendants born outside the country to claim Canadian citizenship, even if neither of their parents holds ...

A change to Canada's citizenship rules is putting a second passport within reach for millions of people-including many Americans who may not realize they already qualify. In December 2025, Canada ...