Canadian Nationality Law
Canadian citizenship is typically obtained by birth in Canada, birth abroad when at least one parent is a Canadian citizen and was born or naturalized in Canada, or by adoption abroad by at least one Canadian citizen. It can also be granted to a permanent resident who has lived in Canada for 1095 days during the four years prior to applying, can function in the French or English language and passes a Canadian knowledge test. Details and exceptions to these general rules are explained below.
Read more about Canadian Nationality Law: History of Canadian Citizenship, Birth in Canada, Canadian Citizenship By Descent, 2009 Amendments To The Citizenship Act, Naturalization As A Canadian Citizen, Canadian Citizenship By Adoption, Loss of Canadian Citizenship, Resumption of Canadian Citizenship, The Royal Family, Judicial Review of Provisions of Current and Previous Citizenship Acts, Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens, Documentary Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Commonwealth Citizenship
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