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With the passing and implementation of <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"139\">Bill C-3<\/b> (formerly Bill C-71) as of December 15, 2025, the &#8220;unconstitutional&#8221; first-generation limit is officially a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"604\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">For immigration practitioners, this shift represents more than just a legislative update\u2014it is a massive expansion of potential clients and a complete rewrite of the rules for citizenship by descent. Families who were previously told their children had no claim to Canadian status are now looking to you for guidance.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Are you prepared to navigate the &#8220;Substantial Connection&#8221; test? Can you identify which &#8220;Lost Canadians&#8221; have been automatically reinstated?<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">Join Us for an Intensive Practitioner\u2019s Briefing<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">This 90-minute webinar is designed specifically for immigration lawyers. We will move beyond the headlines to provide a technical, deep-dive analysis of the new legislative framework,\u00a0 IRCC&#8217;s updated processing guidelines, and the practicalities of proving physical presence under the new rules.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">What You Will Learn:<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The End of the First-Generation Limit (FGL):<\/b> A detailed breakdown of the 2023 Ontario Superior Court ruling in <i data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">Bjorkquist et al. v. 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Learn how to calculate and document the <b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">1,095 days<\/b> of physical presence required <i data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"171\">prior<\/i> to a child\u2019s birth or adoption to ensure citizenship transmission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Retroactive Reinstatement vs. Prospective Rules:<\/b> Identifying clients born before December 15, 2025, who may now be automatic citizens, versus the specific criteria for those born after the law\u2019s commencement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Impact on International Adoptions:<\/b> Understanding the new pathways for children adopted abroad by Canadian parents and how the connection test applies to non-biological lineages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Practical Filing Strategies:<\/b> Navigating the updated IRCC application forms for Proof of Citizenship (Certificates) and managing files previously submitted under interim measures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101267054 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101267054 BCX0\">Join<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101267054 BCX0\"> our panelists: <strong>Catherine Sas, KC (Moderator and Immigration Lawyer), Shawn Riel (IRCC Civil Servant), Amandeep Hayer (Immigration Lawyer), Bruce Allen (Immigration Lawyer), and <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Theresa McVean (Chair, Canada Chapter of the\u00a0Association of Professional Genealogists)<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>for this in-depth discussion!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Program Details:<\/h3>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><span data-redactor-span=\"true\" data-redactor-style-cache=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday February 19, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><span data-redactor-span=\"true\" data-redactor-style-cache=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>1:00 PM &#8211; 2:30 PM ET<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"794\"><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"724\">Registration:<\/strong> $50 for CILA Members and Law Students; Open to eligible Non-Members ($100 per ticket).<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2593\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/b059440e-eb9a-4aaa-9dfd-bbe74bf06696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/a> to secure your spot!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar, &#8220;Navigating the New Era of Canadian Citizenship: Beyond the First-Generation Limit.&#8221;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":12144,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[71,429,726,446,727],"mec_category":[354,513,358],"mec_speaker":[],"class_list":["post-14394","mec-events","type-mec-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-citizenship","tag-citizenship-act","tag-citizenship-by-descent","tag-cle","tag-webinar","mec_category-continuous-legal-education","mec_category-featured-webinar","mec_category-workshops"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.8 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar, &quot;Navigating the New Era of Canadian Citizenship: Beyond the First-Generation Limit.&quot; The landscape of Canadian citizenship has undergone its most significant transformation in decades. 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