In order to obtain proof of Canadian citizenship, you would need to document your line of descent through historical documents and birth records.
Damn. My ancestors lived in northern edge US states. So close…
If you have ANY Canadian ancestor, you are likely a Canadian citizen as a result of recent changes in Canadian law
Submitted 3 weeks ago by favoredponcho@lemmy.zip to youshouldknow@lemmy.world
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blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 2 weeks ago
There was a lot of movement back and forth across the border in the northeast.
All the law requires is one Canadian born or naturalized ancestor. This includes those who were actually British subjects domiciled in Canada or its predecessor colonies.
rothaine@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Holy crap. That’s awesome
Azal@pawb.social 2 weeks ago
Ugh… so many of these, and I look around. I know I’m at minimum 4th generation US on both sides of my family.
StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 2 weeks ago
There were successful claims based on more than 4 generations back under the Interim measure in place while Parliament was considering legislative changes.
The Interim Measure was put in place, to satisfy the court ruling, based on the proposed legislation.
Since the bill wasn’t amended during the Parliamentary process, legal experts expect that the amended law will be applied/implemented consistent with the Interim Measure.
YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
Fuck I wish!
poprocks@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
What if my relatives on my dad’s side are Canadian citizens? Can I be included? Pretty please?
chilburn06@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Some of my ancestors came from Nova Scotia but there’s no way I could prove it.
ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 2 weeks ago
Do you obsessively say sorry to people? If yes, you might be a Canadian.
chilburn06@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
The older I get the more sorry I am, so maybe.
favoredponcho@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
You would be surprised. People have gotten the citizenship certificate without birth records. Recommending that you explore more here. Some people there are eager and able to help you find documents too.
chilburn06@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I’ve hopped on ancestry and found my sixth great grandmother from Nova Scotia and her father from New Brunswick. But from what I can gather, that would be a bit too far back and still under British rule.
Blackfeathr@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
My stepdad was born in Canada, but he did not adopt me. Bummer.
I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It’s not too late, you can adopt adults.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Hmm. I could adopt an American for their safety?