Bill C-3 Citizenship Act: What It Means for You

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Published: May 25, 2026Updated: May 25, 2026Read time: 14 minutes Introduction A family often learns this problem exists at the worst time. A passport application is due, a child is starting school abroad, or an employer is trying to confirm whether a new hire needs Canadian work authorization. Then the question surfaces: was citizenship passed […]

Bill C-3 Canada: How the Citizenship Act May Affect You in 2026 | Mayo Law

For years, a frustrating rule in Canadian citizenship law created a group of people known as “Lost Canadians.” Bill C-3, a recent and critical amendment to Canada’s Citizenship Act, is designed to fix this. If you have Canadian heritage but were previously denied citizenship because of where you or your parents were born, this change […]