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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
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
‘Lost Canadians’ Citizenship Certificates Suspended: Can IRCC Revoke or Suspend Citizenship by Descent (Bill C-3) Certificates?
IRCC is sending “surrender letters” demanding Lost Canadians return Bill C-3 citizenship certificates. Our legal analysis on whether it can — and your rights.
Colin R. Singer August 10, 2026
Lost Canadians in the Midwest: How Families in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Can Claim Canadian Citizenship by Descent Under Bill C-3
Canadian family roots in Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin? You may now be able to claim Canadian citizenship by descent. See if you qualify.
Colin R. Singer August 10, 2026
How to Claim Canadian Citizenship by Descent Under Canada’s New Citizenship Act Bill C-3
Learn how Canada’s new Bill C-3 restores citizenship by descent, removes the first-generation limit, and allows multigenerational claims for those born abroad.
Colin R. Singer September 8, 2026