Canada | Legislation for Citizenship by Descent Introduced


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.


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National Law Review, Volume XIV, Number 156