Canadian Citizenship by Descent: Canada Expands Eligibility Under Bill C-3
Marly Peikes
September 1, 2026
Many people may be surprised and pleased to learn that there is a new path to becoming a Canadian citizen. The Government of Canada passed Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), on December 15, 2025. Before this legislation came into effect, Canadian citizenship by descent was