On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 received royal assent, marking a historic reform to Canada’s citizenship laws by eliminating discriminatory provisions in citizenship by descent. This change restores the ability for first-generation Canadians born or adopted abroad to pass citizenship to their children born outside Canada, addressing long-standing inequities that affected thousands of families. Previously, the “first-generation limit” (introduced in 2009 and tightened in 2015) prevented Canadians born abroad from transmitting citizenship to children born outside the country creating “lost Canadians” despite strong family ties. The new rules fix this, ensuring equal treatment regardless of birthplace. At Worldbridge, we’re celebrating this milestone and assisting affected families with applications. Here’s what the reform means and how to benefit. Key Changes Under...