My American parent never had a Canadian passport. Can I still claim Canadian citizenship?

My American parent never had a Canadian passport. Can I still claim Canadian citizenship?

One of the most common misconceptions about Canada’s citizenship by descent law is that your parent had to be born in Canada, or have held a Canadian passport, for you to be a Canadian citizen yourself. Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15...

One of the most common misconceptions about Canada’s citizenship by descent law is that your parent had to be born in Canada, or have held a Canadian passport, for you to be a Canadian citizen yourself. Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, that’s no longer the full picture. The bill removed the […]

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