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Leaving Canada as a Permanent Resident: How Time Abroad Affects Your PR and Citizenship
Record numbers of PRs left Canada in 2026. Time abroad counts against the 730-day residency obligation and your path to citizenship. What counts toward your days, how to protect PR status if you must leave, and the departure-tax angle.
IRCC Reverses Bill C-3 Citizenship Surrender Letters: What to Do If You Got One
After Bill C-3 expanded citizenship by descent, IRCC sent some people letters asking them to surrender citizenship certificates - then began reversing those orders in June 2026. If you received one, don't surrender anything before verifying your status.
How Long Does Canadian Citizenship Take After Getting PR?
You have your permanent residency. Canadian citizenship is the next milestone. Here is the honest timeline from PR to citizenship ...
Canada Citizenship Test 2026: What to Study and What to Expect
The Canadian citizenship test is the final step before becoming a Canadian citizen. Many people feel anxious about it — ...
Citizens of These 10 Countries Can Hold Dual Citizenship With Canada
Citizens of These 10 Countries Can Hold Dual Citizenship With Canada Canada allows dual and multiple citizenship. This means you ...
New Canada Citizenship Law To Make It Easier For Children Born Abroad
Updated July 2026. Canada’s citizenship-by-descent rules changed fundamentally when Bill C-3 came into force on December 15, 2025. The old ...
