Canadian Dual Citizenship by Descent: The American’s Guide
Canadian dual citizenship by descent lets Americans keep their US passport and add a Canadian one. How the IRS and CRA tax you, which passport to use, and how to file.
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Canadian Citizenship by Descent Born Before 2009: What Changed
Canadian citizenship by descent born before 2009 turns on your generation and the old age-28 rule. Here’s what Bill C-3 changed and how to prove your status.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: How Many Generations Qualify?
Canadian citizenship by descent: how many generations qualify? No cap for births before 15 December 2025; after that, the 1,095 day rule decides each new generation.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Grandparent Claims: The 3-Generation Guide
A Canadian citizenship by descent grandparent claim reopened under Bill C-3. How second-generation applicants prove three generations, what it costs, and the 1,095-day rule for their children.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Application: 10-Step Filing Guide
A step-by-step Canadian citizenship by descent application guide: CIT 0001 and the forms package, the document chain, photos, the $75 fee, where to send it and the passport.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Great Grandparent: Proving 4 Generations
A Canadian citizenship by descent great grandparent claim works for most people born abroad before 15 December 2025. Here’s how to prove all four generations.
Bare Trust Reporting Is Back: CRA Confirms $2,500 Penalty Trap
Bare trust reporting returns for 2026 year-ends. Who files Schedule 15 by March 31, 2027, which exemptions apply, and what CRA penalties hit.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Backlog Hits 33-Month Wait
Canadian citizenship by descent now means a 33-month wait for proof of citizenship as the Bill C-3 backlog tops 136,000 files. Here’s what to do.
Montreal Fake Passport Lab Crackdown Hits 5 Countries
Montreal fake passport lab crackdown: Quebec police seized 250+ items able to forge Canadian, French, Swiss, Czech and Italian passports.
Bill C-3 Citizenship Suspended: Ottawa Recalls Certificates
Bill C-3 citizenship certificates are being suspended by Ottawa months after issue. Here is who is affected and how to protect your Canadian status.
Name Change Blueprint: 3 Passports 3 Names Same Person
3 passports 3 names same person is legal when sequenced through Ireland, Turkey and Canada with proper Deed Poll, civil court, and provincial name change procedures.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: The Complete Guide for Americans (2026)
Canadian citizenship by descent just became the most generous ancestry passport programme on earth. On December 15, 2025, Canada’s Bill C-3 permanently removed the first-generation …