Do You Have Canadian Grandparents? You may be eligible for citizenship

December 15, 2024

Exciting Opportunity for Citizenship Through a Grandparent: Latest Updates on the “Lost Canadians” Bill C-71 now Bill C-3

Exciting Opportunity for Citizenship Through a Grandparent: Latest Updates on the "Lost Canadians" Bill C-71
December 15, 2025

The enactment of Bill C-3 and Canadian Citizenship in 2025: How Second-Generation Citizenship Rules Have Changed

On December 15, 2025, Canada officially transformed its citizenship laws with the passage of Bill C-3, an amendment to the Citizenship Act. These changes significantly expand access to Canadian citizenship by descent, particularly for individuals born outside Canada in the second generation or later.
December 19, 2025

Bill C-3 and Canadian Citizenship in 2025: What the New Law Means — Including for Pending Applications

On December 15, 2025, Canada enacted Bill C-3, a major amendment to the Citizenship Act that reshaped the rules for Canadian citizenship by descent. The changes primarily address the long-standing first-generation limit, opening the door to second-generation Canadian citizenship and restoring citizenship to many people who were previously excluded.
April 28, 2025

Claiming Canadian Citizenship Through a Grandparent — or even a Great-Grandparent!

With major changes coming to Canadian citizenship law through Bill C-71, getting citizenship through a grandparent is now a reality but many people are wondering What about through a great-grandparent?
April 8, 2025

How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship Through Parents or Grandparents When You Don’t Have All The Documents

Applying for a Canadian Citizenship Certificate when you’re missing documents—especially when applying through a parent or grandparent—can feel overwhelming. While IRCC provides a checklist, real-life situations don’t always line up with it.