C-9-44Government of Canada
Citizenship Act amendments (lost Canadians) (44-1)
Cleanup of the 2009 'lost Canadians' fix that the courts found still excluded some legitimate descendants.
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Royal AssentSummary
Restored Canadian citizenship to descendants of Canadians born abroad in the second and subsequent generations — fixed the 'first-generation limit' struck down by the Ontario Superior Court in 2023.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Royal assent
Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
Official source
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