Canada to amend citizenship law; likely to benefit Indian-origin families

The Hindu
The Hindu 3M Canada
Canada's new citizenship law allows parents born abroad to pass citizenship to their children born outside Canada, benefiting many Indian-origin families.
Canada to amend citizenship law; likely to benefit Indian-origin families
Why it matters
Canada has enacted Bill C-3, which amends the Citizenship Act to allow Canadian parents born or adopted outside the country to pass citizenship to their children born or adopted abroad. This law is significant for many Indian-origin families who faced challenges due to the previous first-generation limit established in 2009. The limit prevented children born outside Canada from obtaining citizenship if their Canadian parent was also born abroad. The new law aims to rectify these issues and provide a more inclusive approach to citizenship. It will come into effect on a date determined by the government. The Ontario Superior Court previously ruled that parts of the Citizenship Act were unconstitutional, prompting this legislative change. The government has acknowledged the need for fairer citizenship access for modern families.
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