Which Family Connections Can Lead to Canadian Citizenship?

Having a Canadian relative does not always mean you can claim citizenship. What matters is whether that person is part of your direct family line, such as a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. For people born outside Canada before December 15, 2025, citizenship may pass through several generations. However, the connection must remain unbroken: each parent […]

Passport Renewals Move Online Across Canada

Eligible Canadian citizens can now renew their passports entirely online. The nationwide service became available on July 28, 2026, after the government removed the daily application limit used during testing. Applicants must have a home and mailing address in Canada, and their passport must be expired or set to expire within six months. The passport […]