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On June 11th 2015, changes to the [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-29/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-29.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Act''] that had been phased in over the previous year were completed. Applicants may not be fully aware of these changes, but any applications submitted since June | On June 11th, 2015, changes to the [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-29/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-29.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Act''] that had been phased in over the previous year were completed. Applicants may not be fully aware of these changes, but any applications submitted since June 11th, 2015 are bound by the current legislation. Those whose applications were submitted before this date will have to take careful note of the date, and then review the version of the Act that was in effect at the time the application was submitted. | ||
== A. Legislation == | == A. Legislation == | ||
The governing legislation is the [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-29/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-29.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Act'', RSC 1985, c C-29]. The Act is relevant where | The governing legislation is the [http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-29/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-29.html?resultIndex=1 ''Citizenship Act'', RSC 1985, c C-29]. The Act is relevant where an individual wishes to obtain, resume, or retain their citizenship, or to determine how it may be forfeited. Under the Act, citizenship is granted after certain requirements are met, thereby making it a right that cannot be arbitrarily withheld as was possible under its predecessor, the ''Canadian Citizenship Act'', RSC 1970, c C-19. | ||
For the purposes of this Chapter, some words have specific definitions: | For the purposes of this Chapter, some words have specific definitions: | ||
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| Citizen: | | Citizen: | ||
| A Canadian citizen | | A Canadian citizen. | ||
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Canadian citizenship law undergoes constant and sometimes unpredictable change. To ensure that you are using the most up to date forms, and the most current policies and procedures, it is important to always check the web site of [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada]. Here you can find information, downloadable forms, and links to the IRPA, Regulations, and Policy Manuals. Operational Manuals and Bulletins published by IRCC are available online under the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/index.asp Publications] heading. They explain the policies and procedures used by immigration officials to interpret the IRPA. | Canadian citizenship law undergoes constant and sometimes unpredictable change. To ensure that you are using the most up to date forms, and the most current policies and procedures, it is important to always check the web site of [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada]. Here you can find information, downloadable forms, and links to the IRPA, Regulations, and Policy Manuals. Operational Manuals and Bulletins published by IRCC are available online under the [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/index.asp Publications] heading. They explain the policies and procedures used by immigration officials to interpret the IRPA. | ||
{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{ResourcesLSLAP | ||
| address = '''Vancouver | | address = '''Vancouver Offices - Citizenship''' <br /> 200 - 877 Expo Boulevard <br /> Vancouver, B.C V6B 8P8 <br /> AND <br /> 1148 Hornby Street <br /> Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2C3 <br /> '''Surrey Offices - Citizenship''' <br /> #70 – 9900 King George Boulevard <br /> Surrey, B.C. V3T 0K9 <br /> '''Case Processing Centre - Citizenship''' <br /> P.O. Box 7000 <br /> Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6V6 | ||
| phone = Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-242-2100 | | phone = Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-242-2100 | ||
| online = [http://www.cic.gc.ca Website] [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/index.asp Online Manuals] | | online = [http://www.cic.gc.ca Website] [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/index.asp Online Manuals] | ||
