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January 22, 2026
Published by Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB on January 22, 2026
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Guide to Canadian Citizenship Through Grandparents

Discovering your Canadian roots can open the door to citizenship through your grandparents. This pathway provides a unique opportunity for those with a Canadian family lineage to claim citizenship, even if they were born elsewhere. The process hinges on proving direct descent from a Canadian grandparent and understanding specific eligibility criteria, which can vary based on historical amendments to citizenship laws.
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January 27, 2026
Published by Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB on January 27, 2026
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Canadian Citizenship Through Grandparents and Earlier Ancestors

With the passage of Bill C-3, getting Canadian citizenship through a grandparent is no longer the dead end it once was. Thousands of people who previously weren't eligible to inherit Canadian citizenship are now.
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November 18, 2024
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Published by Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB on November 18, 2024
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How to Obtain Canadian Citizenship Through Your Grandparents

Obtaining Canadian citizenship through your grandparents is a possibility for many people with Canadian heritage. This process is known as citizenship by descent, and it allows […]
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July 4, 2025
Published by Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB on July 4, 2025
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Citizenship Through a Grandparent or Great Grandparent – Why NOW Is the Time to Act

Canada is on the verge of a major change in citizenship law, and for many people with Canadian ancestry, this could mean an unprecedented opportunity to obtain Canadian citizenship not just through a parent or grandparent, but potentially through a great-grandparent or even earlier generations.
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March 13, 2025
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Published by Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB on March 13, 2025
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Bill C-71 UPDATE: Statement from Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller

Ottawa, March 13, 2025—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has issued the following statement regarding Canadian citizenship: "Canadian citizenship is a privilege that is highly respected across the globe. As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, my goal is to ensure that the citizenship process remains fair, transparent, and accessible.
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March 24, 2025
Published by Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB on March 24, 2025
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Bill C-71 and the Impact of Parliamentary Dissolution

Since parliamentary dissolution terminates all ongoing legislative business, Bill C-71 is effectively halted. This means that any progress made on the bill up to this point is erased from the legislative record, and it must be reintroduced in the new Parliament if the government wishes to pursue it further. This process is often referred to as a bill having “died on the Order Paper.”
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