Relief for Indian-origin families: Canada to overhaul citizenship-by-descent rules; check details

Canada’s Citizenship Act is undergoing a significant overhaul with Bill C-3, poised to benefit thousands of Indian-origin families. This landmark legislation abolishes the “second-generation cut-off,” restoring citizenship to those previously excluded and establishing a “substantial connection test” for future generations born abroad. The law, awaiting its effective date, promises greater fairness and inclusivity for Canadian families.