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flag Canada's Bill C-3 extends citizenship by descent to third generation abroad, requiring 1,095 days in Canada, to comply with a court order.

flag Canada is advancing Bill C-3 to fix its citizenship by descent rules, following a court order that deemed the previous two-generation limit unconstitutional. flag The bill would let Canadians born abroad pass citizenship to their overseas-born children if parents prove 1,095 cumulative days in Canada, verified by documents like tax returns or school records. flag While officials expect modest demand—around 115,000 new citizens over five years at a $20.8 million net cost—some MPs worry about fairness, national security, and potential strain on services. flag Advocates say the change corrects historical injustices for "Lost Canadians." flag The government must pass the bill by November 20 to meet the court deadline.

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