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A New Era for Citizenship by Descent Canada has introduced a landmark reform through Bill C-3 – An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) , modernizing how citizenship is passed to children born outside the country. This legislative update is set to impact thousands of globally mobile families, including an estimated 570,000 Canadians living in the United States by restoring fairness and adapting the law to today’s international realities. Correcting Past Inequities: The “Lost Canadians”...

Canada has officially confirmed that a new Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR to PR)  transition initiative will be introduced in 2026–2027 , with a clear focus on individuals who already hold valid status in Canada. This announcement has generated considerable interest, particularly the question of whether Canada is preparing a new large-scale pathway similar to the 2021 TR to PR program that granted permanent residency to more than 90,000 temporary residents. Will the upcoming...