IRCC Immigration Updates

Citizenship

Apr 30, 2026

Citizenship legislation reform — Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act

New operational instruction regarding Citizenship legislation reform — Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act

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Citizenship

Apr 20, 2026

Minister Diab concludes Citizenship Week 2026 by welcoming new Canadians

Official IRCC press release: Minister Diab concludes Citizenship Week 2026 by welcoming new Canadians

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Citizenship

Apr 16, 2026

Minister Diab to participate in a special citizenship ceremony for Citizenship Week

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 30 of Canada’s newest citizens from 18 different countries at a special ceremony to mark Citizenship W…

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Citizenship

Apr 13, 2026

Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Unity, Belonging and Building Our Nation Together

“Citizenship Week is an opportunity for people across Canada to reflect on what unites us as Canadians. As Minister, and a proud Canadian of Lebanese origin, I am especially pleased to recognize and c…

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Citizenship

Mar 27, 2026

Right of citizenship fee increasing soon

Official IRCC notice: Right of citizenship fee increasing soon

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Citizenship

Mar 19, 2026

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to deliver remarks and funding announcement in Greater Sudbury

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. Th…

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Citizenship

Dec 15, 2025

Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) comes into effect

Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted abroad. This meant that a Canadian citizen could onl…

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Citizenship

Dec 15, 2025

New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect

The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.

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Citizenship

Nov 25, 2025

Canada lifts the visa requirement for Qatari citizens

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar. This change took effect this morn…

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Citizenship

Nov 21, 2025

Canada reaches important milestone in restoring fairness and clarity to citizenship by descent

November 21, 2025—Ottawa—Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their…

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Citizenship

Jul 08, 2025

Minister Diab to participate in a citizenship ceremony in Calgary

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens from four countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge…

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Citizenship

Jun 30, 2025

Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax

Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax

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