Bill C-3, introduced by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab, aims to amend the Citizenship Act by automatically granting Canadian citizenship to individuals who would qualify if not for the first-generation limit, which currently restricts citizenship by descent for those born or adopted outside Canada. The bill seeks to address the constitutional issues raised by a recent court ruling and recognizes “lost Canadians,” expanding citizenship to those denied under previous laws. This legislation could significantly increase the number of individuals eligible for Canadian citizenship, highlighting the importance of belonging and connection to Canada.
