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The Canadian government has introduced legislation that would extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation.
Key Points:
Background: The Ontario Superior Court of Justice declared section 8 of the Canadian Citizenship Act unconstitutional, also known as the “second-generation cut-off” rule on Dec.19, 2023. As of June 19, 2024, it will no longer be in force, and the new criteria will open a pathway to citizenship for many individuals previously barred by the 2009 amendments implementing the second-generation cut-off.
BAL Analysis: The Canadian government stated that the new legislation is key to ensuring the integration of immigrants within the country and creating a more inclusive citizenship policy. BAL will continue to monitor the bill passage and will provide more information as it becomes available for guidance on the application process.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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