Canadian federal government will miss deadline for changes to citizenship by descent

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:30:55 +0000

The federal government will miss the extended deadline to make changes to the second-generation cut-off provision regarding citizenship by descent. Governor General Mary Simon has prorogued Parliament until March 24, 2025, so the federal government will not be able to amend the Citizenship Act prior to the most recent deadline of March 19, 2025. Current […]

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Canada extends deadline for changes to first-generation limit for citizenship by descent

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:02 +0000

On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months. The new deadline is March 19, 2025. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Canada’s FGL restricts the ability of Canadian citizens born abroad to pass […]

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How to prepare for your Canadian citizenship test

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:00:11 +0000

Taking the citizenship test is one of the final steps towards becoming a Canadian citizen. Canada’s citizenship test evaluates your knowledge of Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws, and symbols. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This guide will walk you through the following: How the test is conducted; […]

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Understanding Canada’s political system as a newcomer

Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:27:34 +0000

Knowing how decisions are made and how you can make your voice heard is essential for active citizenship

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