Which Path Applies to You?

Your eligibility for Canadian citizenship depends on which ancestor was Canadian and when they were born. Choose your path below.

Simplest path

Parent Born in Canada

Your mother or father was born in Canada. This is the most straightforward path with the fastest processing time.

Expanded by Bill C-3

Grandparent Citizenship

Your grandparent was born in Canada. Bill C-3 removed the generational limit, opening this path for millions.

New under Bill C-3

Great-Grandparent & Beyond

Your great-grandparent or further ancestor was Canadian. Complex but now possible through an unbroken chain.

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