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Colin R. Singer
November 10, 2026
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Colin Singer
November 10, 2026
Tag: Bill C-3
Ottawa Must Pause Economic Immigration To Clear The Lost Canadians Backlog
Ottawa currently takes up to 34 months to print a single document confirming citizenship.
Colin R. Singer
October 29, 2026
Q&A: A Genealogist Traces His Own Path to Canadian Citizenship by Descent
A professional genealogist on tracing his Quebec roots for Canadian citizenship by descent, the hardest records to find, and advice for Americans.
Colin R. Singer
October 28, 2026
Bill C-3 Could Bring 280,000 Lost Canadians and Their Spouses From the US, Estimate Suggests
A preliminary immigration.ca estimate suggests about 280,000 US-based Lost Canadians and their spouses could move to Canada under Bill C-3.
Colin R. Singer
October 28, 2026
Proof Of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 34 Months, Even As The Queue Shrinks
IRCC’s estimate for proof of Canadian citizenship rose to 34 months on October 9, 2026, even as the queue fell to about 130,700. What it means for Bill C-3 applicants.
Colin R. Singer
October 15, 2026
Carney Signals Canada May Raise Immigration Levels Again
PM Mark Carney says Canada’s immigration system is back under control and a controlled population increase is next. What it means for the new levels plan.
Colin R. Singer
September 30, 2026
Beyond Ottawa’s Processing Delays: Preparing And Enforcing A Citizenship-By-Descent Claim
A citizenship claim cannot be refused, but it can be left to sit. How a file is prepared and managed decides whether a 33-month wait can be enforced.
Colin R. Singer
September 15, 2026
Can ‘Lost Canadians’ Force IRCC to Clear the C-3 Backlog?
Bill C-3 recognised the Lost Canadians as citizens, but IRCC’s certificate backlog keeps them waiting. When can a writ of mandamus compel the department to decide?
Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026
Before Ottawa Recruits New Immigrants, It Needs To Process The Citizens It Already Has
Before recruiting new immigrants, Ottawa must clear the unconstitutional backlog of citizenship-by-descent applications.
Colin R. Singer
September 9, 2026
Proof Of Canadian Citizenship Now Takes 33 Months, And The Queue No Longer Explains Why
IRCC’s estimate for proof of Canadian citizenship rose from 25 to 33 months on September 3, 2026 while the application queue grew just 1.5%.
Colin R. Singer
September 8, 2026