Bill C-6 And A Smoother Path To Canadian Citizenship

Bill C-6, an Act to Amend the Citizenship Act and make consequential amendments to another Act, was introduced in Parliament on February 25, 2016. Nearly sixteen months later, on June 19, 2017, the Bill received Royal Assent.

In other words, as of June 19, 2017, the Bill is now law. However, not all of the changes introduced by Bill C-6 have taken legal effect. Many changes will not take effect until Fall 2017, while others will come into force in early 2018.

The introduction of the Bill brings about many positive changes, and provides benefits to thousands of Canadian immigrants. Of the changes ahead, most notable is that permanent residents of Canada may apply for citizenship sooner than they were previously able.