Liberals Table Bill That Would Allow Canadians to Pass Citizenship Rights to Children Born Abroad

Published on May 23, 2024

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has tabled legislation that would extend citizenship to some children born outside of Canada. “The proposed legislation will extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation in a way that is inclusive and upholds the value of our citizenship,” he said during a press conference on May 23. Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, would allow a Canadian parent born abroad to pass on citizenship to their child born abroad as long as the parents can prove a “substantial connection to Canada.” To demonstrate a substantial connection to Canada, a Canadian parent who was born abroad would need to have a cumulative 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada before the birth or adoption of the child....

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