New 'Lost Canadians' Citizenship Rules Now in Place

New 'Lost Canadians' citizenship rules now in place

Bill C-3, which became law in November, makes it easier for children born or adopted abroad by Canadians to become Canadian citizens.

New bill makes it easier for children born or adopted abroad to become Canadian citizens

Ottawa is introducing new legal measures that make it easier for families with adopted children to pass down their Canadian citizenship.

Federal changes restore citizenship rights to thousands born outside Canada

OTTAWA — New citizenship rules allowing more Canadians born or adopted abroad to claim citizenship are now in effect, following the coming into force of Bill C-3 on Monday. The federal government says the changes are intended to make citizenship law fairer and more reflective of how Canadian families live, both inside and outside the country. Under the amended Citizenship Act, people born before Dec. 15, 2025, who would have been Canadian citize…