Are you already a Canadian citizen? If you were born abroad to a Canadian citizen, you need proof of citizenship in order to have the benefits of Canadian citizenship. You may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if you were born abroad to a Canadian citizen. By Daniel Levy
Can I leave Canada and still be eligible for Canadian citizenship? In order to be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must meet the physical presence requirements. You may become a Canadian citizen as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements, including the physical presence requirements. Canada requires you to have lived in the country for at least three years or 1,095 days out of the past five years before applying for Canadian citizenship. The calculation period starts on the day that […] By Julia Hornstein
IRCC has processed all-time high 4.8 million applications in 2022 Reduction of applications in inventory comes alongside a record-breaking year for admissions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports an overall reduction of nearly half a million applications since August this year. This is almost double the number of applications processed over the same period in 2021 when the department processed 2.5 million. By Edana Robitaille
Over 90% of Canada’s population are citizens Statistics Canada’s recent census reveals some key insights into the path to, and trends surrounding obtaining Canadian citizenship for immigrants. Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Understanding the need for Proof of Citizenship in Canada Looking at what a Canadian Citizenship Certificate, otherwise known as Proof of Citizenship, is and what it does for people that have one. Citizenship is significant for many reasons, including with respect to making people feel at home and comfortable in Canada. By Vimal Sivakumar
Toronto to hold election for mayor and city council New Canadian citizens in Toronto are eligible to vote in the municipal election on October 24 Toronto will hold a municipal election on October 24 this year. Municipal (city) government oversees things such as property taxes, public transit, public spaces such as parks, and garbage collection. It is the level of government closest to day-to-day life. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC aims to grant citizenship to 300,000 people this fiscal year Memo shows citizenship targets for 2022 and makes recommendations on processing applications. CIC News has obtained an internal IRCC memo that outlines targets for the number of new citizens Canada will welcome for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. By Edana Robitaille
Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people IRCC has released new data showing the size of the backlog remains unchanged over the past month. Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people according to new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. IRCC released updated data, which is current as of September 30, on its website on October 14. By Edana Robitaille
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
