Colin R. Singer September 18, 2026
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Colin R. Singer September 18, 2026
Tag: Canadian citizenship by descent
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
Canada’s Passport Among World’s 10 Most Powerful For 2026
Canada ranks 8th among the world’s most powerful passports in 2026, while Bill C-3 drives a surge in global demand for Canadian citizenship by descent.
Colin R. Singer February 6, 2026
Key Changes Proposed To Citizenship Bill C-3 For ‘Lost Canadians’
Canada moves to update citizenship rules for Lost Canadians under Bill C-3, adding language, knowledge, and security requirements for eligible adults.
Colin R. Singer October 27, 2025
Canada Introduces Bill to Expand Citizenship by Descent Beyond First Generation
Canada introduces Bill C-3 to expand citizenship by descent beyond the first generation, restoring fairness for families with children born abroad.
Colin R. Singer June 6, 2025
New Deadline Set for Changes to Canada’s First-Generation Citizenship Rule
A Canadian court has extended the federal government’s deadline to amend unconstitutional citizenship laws until November 20, 2025.
Colin R. Singer April 28, 2025