The House of Commons immigration committee is recommending most adults eligible for birthright citizenship under the "Lost Canadians" bill fulfil similar requirements to immigrant applicants on language, knowledge of Canadian history and security checks.

MPs on the committee adopted amendments on Tuesday to Bill C-3, which will go back to the House of Commons for approval.

The bill responds to a 2023 Ontario Supreior Court ruling overturning a Stephen Harper-era law which prohibited Canadians born aboard from passing down citizenship if their children were not born in Canada. WATCH | Justice minister defends birthright citizenship for all:

Justice minister on birthright citizenship: 'Governments don't get to pick and choose' 2 hours ago Duration 0:43 Asked about the government

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