Canada changes Citizenship Rules: What Bill C-3 means for you

dharasuta
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Canada's Bill C-3, enacted on December 15, 2025, grants citizenship to individuals born or adopted abroad before this date who were previously denied due to the first-generation limit. This historic reform rectifies past injustices for "Lost Canadians" and strengthens family connections, while establishing new substantial connection requirements for future generations.