Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
Canada's new citizenship rules have sparked significant interest among Americans, particularly those with Canadian ancestry. The changes have led to a notable increase in citizenship approvals, with nearly half of the new applicants coming from the U.S. Many Americans view Canadian citizenship as a viable option amidst political uncertainty in the U.S.
- ▪Canadian citizenship approvals have risen by over 1,000 per month since the new rules took effect.
- ▪Approximately 48% of the additional citizenship approvals are from the United States.
- ▪The new rules allow more descendants of Canadians to claim citizenship, responding to a 2023 court ruling.
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Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data showsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 06:10 PMUpdated May 30, 2026, 06:10 PMTORONTO, May 30 - While U.S.-Canadian relations have frayed under U.S. President Donald Trump, data on Canadian citizenship approvals under recently widened rules suggests many Americans would welcome the chance to become Canadian.Under the new rules, which allow more descendants of Canadians to claim citizenship compared with just first-generation descendants previously, approvals for proof of citizenship by descent have risen by more than 1,000 per month so far this year, data from Canada's immigration agency shows.That compares with just 275 additional approvals in December 2025, when the new…
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