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How to get proof of Canadian citizenship If you have a Canadian parent, you may be a Canadian citizen and eligible for a Canadian passport.

A citizenship certificate is an important document that proves Canadian citizenship for those who have a Canadian parent. This certificate entitles you to all the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as all Canadian citizens. It is also one of only two documents accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as proof of Canadian citizenship.

By Edana Robitaille

Who can become Canadian with proof of citizenship? You may be able to get Canadian citizenship just by applying for proof of citizenship.

If you were born abroad to at least one Canadian parent, you may already be eligible for Canadian citizenship.

By Daniel Levy

New Canadians now pledging allegiance to King Charles in Oath of Citizenship In order to become Canadian citizens, permanent residents must attend a citizenship ceremony and take the Oath of Citizenship.

New Canadian citizens are now pledging allegiance to King Charles after Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British history, passed away last Thursday.

By Shelby Thevenot

The benefits of getting a Canadian passport A Canadian passport gives you visa-free access to 185 countries

Canada has tied for eighth place alongside Australia, Greece, Malta and the Czech Republic according to the most recent Global Passport Ranking report by Henley & Partners, a global immigration consultancy. The firm ranks passports on the number of other countries a citizen may enter without having to obtain any kind of visa.

By Edana Robitaille

How long do you need to stay in Canada to get citizenship? The simple answer is at least 3 years out of the last 5 years, but there's more nuance than that.

In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship. But keep in mind, when it comes to Canadian citizenship eligibility not all days are considered equal.

By Daniel Levy

How Muslims in Canada are celebrating Eid ul-Adha Canadian Muslims are celebrating one of the holiest event of the year with prayers, meals, and charity.

Today, Muslim communities across Canada are celebrating Eid ul-Adha, marking the end of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to get proof of Canadian citizenship If at least one of your parents was Canadian at the time of your birth, you could be eligible for Canadian citizenship.

Regardless of where you were born, if your parent was a first-generation Canadian at the time of your birth, you can apply for a proof of citizenship.

By Daniel Levy

Becoming a Canadian citizen if you have a Canadian parent Apply for Proof of Citizenship if you want Canadian citizenship by descent.

Americans as well as others born outside of Canada to first generation Canadian citizens may be able to gain Canadian citizenship by descent.

By Daniel Levy

Americans can get Canadian citizenship if at least one parent is Canadian Americans with at least one Canadian parent can get Canadian citizenship by applying for Proof of Citizenship.

Americans born to first generation Canadian citizens may be eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent.

By Daniel Levy