History of Canadian Nationality Law

History Of Canadian Nationality Law

Canada established its own nationality law in 1946 with the enactment of the Canadian Citizenship Act 1946, which took effect on 1 January 1947. It was the second nation in the then British Commonwealth to establish its own nationality law; the first was the Irish Free State, which was a Commonwealth member until 1949 and established its own nationality law in 1935.

Under current Canadian law, Canada does not restrict dual citizenship but Passport Canada encourages its citizens to travel abroad on their Canadian passport, so they can access Canadian consular services.

Read more about History Of Canadian Nationality Law:  Imperial and Federal Legislation, 1868-1914, Canadian Citizens and Canadian Nationals, 1910-1947, Laws Governing Canadian Nationality, Canadian Citizenship Act, 1976, Judicial Review of Provisions of Current and Previous Citizenship Acts, Canadians and British Nationality

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