Chris GribbleA Canadian grandparent isn’t enough for a successful citizenship by descent application. You need the chain linking you both
Since the passing of Bill C-3 on December 15, 2025, the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent has been removed for those born before that date. This means that…
The fastest path to dual citizenship with Canada only asks Americans to apply, not to move
The number of Americans who can pursue dual citizenship with Canada has grown exponentially, following an amendment to the Citizenship Act in December of 2025. In fact, under the updated…
Canada launches online passport renewals
As of July 28, Canadian citizens aged 16 years of age or older can now renew their passports online, provided the passport was issued within the past 15 years. Individuals…
Yukon simplifies path to practice for internationally trained family doctors
The Yukon has eased licensing requirements for internationally trained family physicians from Australia, Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Eligible physicians can become authorized to practice in Yukon…
Canada opens third port of entry along Windsor-Detroit border
Border authorities have opened an additional crossing at one of the busiest stretches of the Canada-U.S. border. The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened to traffic as of July…
The seven most common Canadian citizenship by descent questions lawyers get asked
If you’re applying for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate as a citizen by descent, you may have questions about the process that go beyond what’s covered in IRCC’s instructions.…
Not all Quebec records count for Canadian citizenship by descent: The 1994 rule every applicant should know about
Somewhere in a house in Lewiston, Maine, there is a folder. Inside it sits a Quebec birth certificate. Someone’s mother ordered it in 1987, when a passport application needed proof…