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  Can a Criminal Record Affect a Canadian Citizenship by Descent Claim? If you were born outside Canada and have a Canadian parent, you may be wondering whether you can claim Canadian citizenship by descent . But what happens if you also have a criminal record, a past conviction, a pending charge, or a criminal matter in another country? This is an important question because Canadian citizenship law distinguishes between already being a Canadian citizen by operation of law and applying to become a Canadian citizen through a grant . The rules surrounding citizenship by descent also changed significantly on December 15, 2025 , when Bill C-3 came into effect. The changes removed the previous first-generation limit in certain circumstances and created new rules for people born or adopted abroad. As a result, a person with a criminal record should not automatically assume that they are unable to claim Canadian citizenship by descent. The correct answer depends on several factors, incl...

  Canada has revised one of its most closely watched immigration statistics, revealing that the country had approximately 240,000 more non-permanent residents (NPRs) than previously estimated at the beginning of 2026. Statistics Canada’s updated figures show that 2,798,649 non-permanent residents were living in Canada on April 1, 2026, instead of the 2,558,562 reported in June. The increase of 240,087 people, or about 9.4%, does not mean hundreds of thousands of new temporary residents suddenly entered Canada. Instead, the revision reflects improved data collection and updated methods that more accurately count people who legally remained in Canada while waiting for permit extension decisions. The revised numbers provide a clearer picture of Canada’s temporary resident population and offer important context for international students, foreign workers, visitor visa holders, and anyone planning to immigrate. What Changed in Canada’s Non-Permanent Resident Count? Statistics Canada reg...