Immigration authorities have announced scheduled fee increases for both permanent residence and citizenship applications, taking effect in spring 2026. Adjusted for inflation, the right of citizenship fee will rise to $123 on March 31, followed by broad percentage increases across
Bill C-3 is now in force, extending citizenship to remaining Lost Canadians and setting a clear three year physical presence test for parents passing on citizenship to children born or adopted abroad.
Canada is set to end its first-generation limit on citizenship by descent under Bill C-3, allowing children born abroad beyond the first generation to gain citizenship if their Canadian parent demonstrates at least three years of physical presence in Canada.
The Canadian government has introduced an interim measure to help families affected by the first-generation limit in the Citizenship Act while awaiting legislative changes. Eligible individuals, including children born abroad and those who lost citizenship under previous laws, can now
Canada is rolling out online passport renewals for select applicants, aiming to reduce wait times and improve accessibility. Service Canada has expanded 10-day passport services to Iqaluit and Yellowknife, while a new policy guarantees passport processing within 30 business days—or
