Getting a Canadian citizenship could soon be easier for some people due to new legislation proposed by the Liberal government.

On Thursday, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab introduced Bill C-3, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act, which would extend Canadian citizenship by descent beyond the first generation.

“Citizenship is more than a legal status — it’s a profound connection to the values, history, and spirit of Canada,” said Diab in a statement. “By requiring those who pass citizenship to their children born abroad beyond the first generation to have a substantial connection to our country we are honouring that bond.”

Essentially, the new legislation would automatically give Canadian citizenship to anyone who would be a citizen today if not for th

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