Canada automatically exempts two categories of applicants from the citizenship test and language requirements Adults aged 18 to 54 must sit the citizenship test and prove English or French language ...

Last year, I gained my Canadian citizenship through ancestry — my dad was born in Canada — and started down the path of getting Canadian citizenship for my kids and husband, a trickier task and still ...

Most people have their own idea of Canada – maybe it's winter, hockey, maple syrup, or just saying "sorry" a lot. But the truth is, if you actually want to become Canadian, you've got to pass an ...

Every year, Canada grants citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants. Before most adult applicants can take the oath, they must first pass a test based on a government booklet: Discover Canada ...

"Many Americans may already be Canadian and not know it," said Canadian immigration lawyer Colin R. Singer, founder of Immigration.ca. "The law recognizes them. The challenge is proving it." ...

A new law in Canada means that millions of Americans might qualify for dual citizenship as a "Lost Canadian." And that's led to a surge in applications. Immigration lawyers on both sides of the border ...

In December 2025, Canada implemented a law that expanded Canadian citizenship eligibility in specific situations. "Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025)" went into effect December 15, ...

When Donald Trump was first elected in 2016, New York State resident Ellen Robillard briefly looked into getting Canadian citizenship. Her mother, after all, was born in Nova Scotia. As a Democrat, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The move affects some people who successfully obtained citizenship under Bill C-3, a law that took effect in December 2025 and ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Applications from Americans seeking a Canadian passport have risen ...