Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) ✓ Became Law
This enactment amends the Judges Act to restrict eligibility for judicial appointment to persons who undertake to participate in continuing education on matters related to sexual assault law and social context. It also amends the Judges Act to require that the Canadian Judicial Council report on seminars offered for the continuing education of judges on matters related to sexual assault law. Finally, it amends the Criminal Code to require that judges provide reasons for decisions in sexual assault proceedings.
Bill C-3 is an act that amends Canada's Citizenship Act to expand who can be recognized as a Canadian citizen by descent. It aims to include individuals born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent, regardless of whether they are the first generation born abroad, provided the Canadian parent had a substantial connection to Canada. The bill also allows for citizenship for adopted individuals born abroad to a Canadian parent, with similar conditions regarding connection to Canada.
Furthermore, this legislation restores citizenship to those who lost it under previous rules, for example, by not applying to retain it. It also simplifies the process for certain individuals who become citizens under this new law to renounce their citizenship if they wish. This bill primarily affects individuals with Canadian ancestry living abroad or those adopted by Canadian citizens.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |