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C-3ImmigrationGovernment BillRoyal assent
An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025)
This bill would restore and extend citizenship by descent in certain cases and create a substantial-connection test for future cases.
Sponsor: Lena Metlege Diab (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), Halifax WestChamber: House of CommonsLast activity: November 20, 2025
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Royal AssentSenate 1st reading: 2025-11-06Senate 2nd reading: 2025-11-06House 1st reading: 2025-06-05House 2nd reading: 2025-09-22Royal Assent: 2025-11-20
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