Canadian nationality law

Canadian nationality law determines who is eligible to be a citizen of Canada. Canadian nationality is typically obtained by birth in Canada, birth abroad when at least one parent is a Canadian citizen or by adoption by at least one Canadian citizen. It can also be granted to a permanent resident who has lived in Canada for a period of time.

History of British subject into Canadian citizenship

After Canadian Confederation was achieved in 1867, the new Dominion's "nationality law" initially closely mirrored that of the United Kingdom and all Canadians were classified as "British subjects". Section 91(25) of the "British North America Act", 1867, passed by the British Parliament in London (now referred to as the "Constitution Act", 1867), however, gave the Parliament of Canada authority over "Naturalization and Aliens". The "Immigration Act", 1910, for example, created the status of "Canadian citizen". This distinguished those "British subjects" who were born, naturalized, or domiciled in Canada from those who were not, but was only applied for the purpose of determining whether someone was free of immigration controls. The Naturalization Act, 1914, increased the period of residence required to qualify for naturalization in Canada as a "British subject" from three years to five years. A separate additional status of "Canadian national" was created under the Canadian Nationals Act, 1921, in order that Canada could participate in international forces or military expeditions separately from Britain.

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Sask. LG honours 17 Moose Jaw-area officers and military personnel with medals

Moosejaw Today 30 Mar 2025
Bernadette McIntyre awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to recipients at Government House in Regina on March 25 and 26, with these residents including members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Tensions rise at gorgeous coastal exclave where locals must drive through Canada to reach mainland ...

The Daily Mail 30 Mar 2025
'If we don't get the support from the Canadians, this town will die' ... More than 70 percent of properties are owned by Canadians, 50 percent of which are dual citizens, Wayne Lyle (pictured), the President of Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce, said.

Elbows up, Canada: Musical responses to Trump’s Canada threats

Alternet 30 Mar 2025
Some Canadian musicians and content creators are reflecting a sudden surge in patriotism as they listen anxiously to the crescendo and decrescendo of United States President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against their country ... Patriotism, Canadian-style.

Poilievre shrugs off reports of campaign turmoil as he pitches tax relief

North Shore News 30 Mar 2025
"I find it incredible that Mark Carney would allow someone to run for his party that called for a Canadian citizen to be handed over to a foreign government on a bounty," Poilievre said ... Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press.

Letters to the editor for Sunday, March 30, 2025

News-Press - Fort Myers 30 Mar 2025
Most recently, our Canadian water bombers flew to California to assist with the raging wildfires there ... When America was devastated by 9/11, and its' citizens couldn't return home, it was Canadians who took them in and provided food and comfort.

US denies entry to Canadian citizens born in Afghanistan and Iran

Khaama Press 29 Mar 2025
Canadian citizens born in Afghanistan and Iran are facing U.S ... They warn that Canadian citizens may face not only entry bans but also the cancellation of visas, Nexus cards, and potential detentions or deportations when attempting to enter the U.S.

US Customs agents nab Canadian attempting to smuggle illegal Vincentian national - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 29 Mar 2025
... a Canadian citizen for attempting to conceal an illegal Vincentian national in the spare tire compartment of a vehicle ... The smuggler, a 42-year-old woman and Canadian citizen, was arrested by officers.

Poilievre, Singh focus on affordability, Carney visits his Ottawa riding

Moosejaw Today 29 Mar 2025
... to India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as Canada said it had evidence that agents of Modi's government were involved in the murder of a Canadian citizen in British Columbia in 2023.

Trump threatens Canada and EU with new tariffs, warns against retaliation

Blitz 29 Mar 2025
... had a productive conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Carney ... These comments have been met with sharp rebuke from Canadian officials and citizens alike, with Carney dismissing the notion outright.

West Vancouver police cameras raise surveillance worries, civil liberties lawyer says

North Shore News 29 Mar 2025
Department spokesperson Sgt ... Canadian citizens have a right to not be surveilled, lawyer says. In Canada, citizens generally have right to associate in public and in private, without their activities being watched by the state, McDermott said ... .

‘The buzz is on’; World men’s curling tourney kicks off in Moose Jaw

Moosejaw Today 29 Mar 2025
Canada began its quest to become champion with a game against Japan at 2 p.m. on Saturday ... “We’re ready not just for the world to be here, but all of our own citizens and our fellow Canadians,” Eby added. .

Will US enforcement requiring some visitors to register affect Canadians in Florida?

News-Press - Fort Myers 28 Mar 2025
Canadian travel to US plummets following Trump's tariff threats ... Beginning April 11, Canadians who stay in America for more than 30 days will have to register with the U.S ... Most Canadian citizens are exempt from this requirement.

LILLEY: Carney mum on Liberal MP who urged people to turn in opponent to China

Toronto Sun 28 Mar 2025
... for his party that called for a Canadian citizen to be handed over to a foreign government on a bounty, a foreign government that would almost certainly execute that Canadian citizen,” Poilievre said.

Elbows up at Toronto's new Canadiana-themed bar

Toronto Sun 28 Mar 2025
W., Grizzly Bar is taking all things Canadian to the next level ... Grizzly Bar also plans to play nothing but Canadian content on the speakers ... “Grizzly Bar is for anybody who loves Canada and supports Canada, whether you’re a Canadian citizen or not.”.

Canadian pair Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps finish fifth at figure skating worlds

North Shore News 28 Mar 2025
Stellato-Dudek, a U.S.-born skater, became a Canadian citizen in December, allowing her to compete for the country at next year’s Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy ... This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 27, 2025.
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