Ancestry-Based Canadian Citizenship: What U.S. Lawyers Need to Know About the Expansion of Citizenship by Descent

In a landmark December 2023 decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship transmission as unconstitutional—prompting major legislative reforms. These changes have unlocked new and often surprising pathways for U.S. citizens to claim Canadian citizenship through ancestry. This eye-opening CLE session breaks down the recent legal developments, explains the updated eligibility criteria, and explores how to take full advantage... More Info