Bill C-3 is now law — effective December 15, 2025

Discover If You Qualify for Canadian Citizenship

Millions of Americans with Canadian parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents are now eligible. Find out if you're one of them — in just 2 minutes.

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Bill C-3New law, Dec 2025
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How It Works

Three simple steps to discover your path to Canadian citizenship.

Step 1

Take the Free Quiz

Answer 7 simple questions about your family history. No account needed, no personal data collected until you choose.

Step 2

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Step 3

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Americans Who Discovered Their Canadian Roots

Real stories from people who used MapleRoots to explore their eligibility.

I always knew my grandmother was from Nova Scotia, but I never imagined I could actually become Canadian. The quiz told me I was likely eligible in under 2 minutes.

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Sarah C.

Portland, OR · Grandparent path

Bill C-3 changed everything for our family. My great-grandfather emigrated from Canada in the 1930s, and now three generations later, we're finally reclaiming our heritage.

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Mike T.

Chicago, IL · Great-grandparent path

The document checklist saved me weeks of research. I knew exactly what to order from which province. Connected with a lawyer the same week.

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Jennifer L.

Austin, TX · Parent path

Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian citizenship by descent means you may be a Canadian citizen if you have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who was a Canadian citizen. Under Bill C-3 (in force Dec 15, 2025), there is no longer a first-generation limit for people born before that date.

Information sourced from official IRCC (canada.ca) resources

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