Bill C-3 and Canadian Citizenship by Descent: What the 2025 Citizenship Act Changes Mean for Lost Canadians
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Canada’s citizenship laws have undergone a historic transformation. With Bill C-3 – An Act to amend the Citizenship Act officially in force as of December 15, 2025 , thousands of families worldwide may now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent after decades of exclusion. These Citizenship Act Canada amendments mark a critical step toward fairness, equality, and restoring rights to the so-called Lost Canadians . At New Jain Immigration Services , we help individuals and families understand how these Canadian citizenship law changes 2025 affect their eligibility and guide them through the application process with confidence. Understanding Canadian Citizenship by Descent and the First-Generation Limit Citizenship by descent Canada allows individuals born outside Canada to claim automatic Canadian citizenship through a Canadian parent. However, for years, this right was restricted by the first-generation limit , which prevented Canadian citizens born abroad fr...