Changes to the Citizenship Act (Bill C-6) has received Royal Assent in Parliament

As of June 19, 2017, the much-anticipated changes to the Citizenship Act (Bill C-6) has finally received Royal Assent in Parliament. Some changes are to take into effect immediately, whereas other changes are expected to take place this coming Fall 2017 and early 2018. A summary of the changes are noted below:

Changes that are effective immediately:

Changes expected to take place this Fall 2017:

Changes that are expected to take place in early 2018: