Canadian Citizenship 101: How To Become A Canadian

So, You Wanna Be a Canadian?

Since the signing of the Immigration Act, 1976 into legislation almost 50 years ago, Canada has become a world leader in welcoming new migrants from across the globe. The Act was the first piece of legislation to clearly outline Canadian immigration policies and objectives, which ultimately removed broad discretionary powers over admissibility and deportation.

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's ("IRCC") database, Canada has welcomed over 1.2 million new Canadian Citizens within the last five years. We are a growing nation, and international migration has played a major contributing factor to Canada's population growth. From an immigration standpoint, business is a-boomin'!