New law in effect — December 15, 2025
You might already be Canadian.
Bill C-3 removed the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. If a parent, grandparent, or earlier ancestor was Canadian, you may be too. Find out in 3 minutes.
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Generational Limit
None
Potentially Eligible
Millions
Applications in Queue
60,000
As of March 2026
What Changed on Dec 15, 2025?
Before Bill C-3, Canadian citizenship by descent was capped at the first generation born abroad. If your Canadian grandparent had your parent outside Canada, the line stopped there.
That limit is gone. Descent can now pass through multiple generations born outside Canada — opening eligibility to people whose Canadian ancestor goes back three, four, or even seven generations.
Applicants need to prove, through official documentation, a direct line of descent from their Gen 0 (born in Canada to Canadian parents) to themselves.
How it Works
From “Am I eligible?” to mailed application.
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Answer 12 questions about yourself and your ancestors (birth years, locations, etc). Instant results.
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