http://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2016/02/25/liberals-to-unveil-changes-to-contentious-citizenship-act.html
I am amazed and surprised...for the good side
Main points:
- Repealing the intent to reside provision that raised immigrants’ fear that their citizenship could be revoked if they moved outside of Canada.
- Reducing the length of time that someone must be physically present in Canada to qualify for citizenship from four out of six years to three out of five.
- Allowing time in Canada before permanent residency to count toward physical residency requirements, which would benefit refugees and those previously in Canada on study or work permits.
- Amending the age range for language and citizenship knowledge exams, allowing those under 18 or older than 54 to be exempted.
I am amazed and surprised...for the good side
Main points:
- Repealing the intent to reside provision that raised immigrants’ fear that their citizenship could be revoked if they moved outside of Canada.
- Reducing the length of time that someone must be physically present in Canada to qualify for citizenship from four out of six years to three out of five.
- Allowing time in Canada before permanent residency to count toward physical residency requirements, which would benefit refugees and those previously in Canada on study or work permits.
- Amending the age range for language and citizenship knowledge exams, allowing those under 18 or older than 54 to be exempted.