Canadian Citizenship by Descent
CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE webinar, “Canadian Citizenship by Descent!”
Program Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Registration: FREE for CILA Members and Law Students; $50 for Non-Members*
*Non-members must meet CILA membership eligibility criteria to attend.
What You’ll Learn:
Canada’s current first-generation limit denies citizenship rights to children born abroad to Canadian citizens who were also born outside Canada.
Bill C-71: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024) arose from a constitutional challenge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice which declared in December 2023 that the first-generation limit for those born abroad is unconstitutional. In this session, our panel of seasoned professionals will provide their perspectives and insights into these proposed changes and discuss:
- Backgrounder on the Citizenship Act and impacts on the first-generation limit
- Constitutional challenge in Bjorkquist and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision and ongoing litigation
- What is Bill C-71 and its proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act
- How will these changes impact Canadians and their families?
- Parliament prorogued and possibly will be dissolved for an election and what it means for citizenship reforms
Experts:
Join our esteemed panelists featuring:
This session covers the basics of the topic and will be useful for immigration law practitioners at all levels.
Register now to secure your spot!
Please note: This program qualifies for CPD points under substantive law. Attendees are responsible for applying for the appropriate CPD credits with their provincial or territorial law society. Please retain your registration ticket, event invitation email (with the Zoom link), and program materials as proof to claim your CPD hours.
