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 *are not subject to the same residency requirements as a permanent resident.
-Individuals should find out prior to applying for Canadian citizenship whether the countries of which they are citizens permit dual citizenship.  As Canada allows dual citizenship, acquiring a Canadian citizenship is possible regardless of possession of another citizenship.  However, if the country of which an individual is presently a citizen does not permit dual citizenship, their citizenship of that country may be extinguished if they acquire Canadian citizenship.
+Individuals should find out prior to applying for Canadian citizenship whether the countries of which they are citizens permit dual citizenship.  As Canada allows dual citizenship, acquiring a Canadian citizenship is possible regardless of possession of another citizenship. However, if the country of which an individual is presently a citizen does not permit dual citizenship, their citizenship of that country may be extinguished if they acquire Canadian citizenship.
 :'''NOTE:''' Non-citizens may be subject to deportation from Canada if they are convicted of an offence in Canada. Non-citizens who have already been subject to the Canadian criminal justice system for minor offences may benefit from applying for citizenship as soon as they become eligible to avoid the risk of deportation.