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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
What is Canada's new citizenship bill C-3? And how will it impact Indians? Explained
As Canada works to solve its immigration issues, the Mark Carney-led government have introduced a new bill which will bring in a limit on citizenship provided by descent. The citizenship amendment - C-3 - announced on Thursday, will effectively restore citizenship to lost Canadians. Introduced by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, the C-3 will be focus on fixing "injustices" against Canadian-born citizens outside of Canada. As per the Canadian government, ill C-3 will - The current rules state that if a Canadian citizen was born outside of Canada, they will not be pass on their citizenship to their child born abroad. Furthermore, this rule, introduced in 2009, restricted citizenship via descent only to first generation born Canadians. "The current first-generation limit to citizenship no longer reflects how Canadian families live today—here at home and around the world—and the values that define our country," said Immigration minister Diab while introducing the new C-3 bill. This amendment to the citizenship bill also comes after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice deemed the existing version of the rule "unconstitutional" in December 2023. This bill is expected to benefit the Indian diaspora and other immigrants in Canada as the C-3 bill will "allow a Canadian parent born abroad who has a substantial connection to Canada to pass on citizenship to their child born abroad beyond the first generation." "It would also provide them with access to the direct grant of citizenship for their child adopted abroad beyond the first generation," IRCC added further. Which means, a persons born in India to Canadian citizens or ancestors will now be eligible for Canadian citizenship based on the C-3 bill. This bill also comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has ended birthright citizenship, impacting several immigrants in the United States. The C-3 bill is currently under legislative review and needed to be passed by both houses of Parliament to become a law. "If the bill passes both Houses of Parliament and receives Royal Assent, we will work as quickly as possible to bring the changes into effect," said IRCC in its official statement. In the Canadian parliament, a bill must pass three readings before the two Houses cast their vote. After the houses cast their votes, the bill is then passed to the Governor General for Royal Assent.
NDTV
12 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Canada's New Citizenship Bill: What It Means For Indians, Those Born Abroad
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Canadian government introduced Bill C-3, removing limits on citizenship by descent, allowing Canadians born abroad to pass citizenship to children. Parents must show a "substantial connection" to Canada. The bill aims to modernise citizenship laws. The Canadian government has introduced a new bill, titled C-3, that removes the existing limit on citizenship by descent. The legislation was presented in the Parliament on Thursday by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab. Currently, the rule states that a Canadian citizen that was born outside Canada would not be able to pass on their citizenship to their child born abroad. Essentially, introduced in 2009, it restricted citizenship by descent to only the first generation born in Canada. The proposed 'Citizenship Bill' aims to correct these injustices. However, the parent should demonstrate a 'substantial connection' to Canada. It is defined as at least 1,095 cumulative days (three years) of physical presence in the country before the child is born or adopted. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 'As a result of the first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, most Canadian citizens who are citizens by descent cannot pass on citizenship to their child born or adopted outside Canada. The current first-generation limit to citizenship no longer reflects how Canadian families live today—here at home and around the world—and the values that define our country.' This bill is expected to benefit the Indian diaspora and other immigrant communities amid the Trump administration's tightening of immigration policies in the United States. On January 20th, Trump had ended birthright for children born in the US to parents on temporary visas such as H-1B and F-1. Although the bill is currently under legislative review, it must pass three ratings and then receive royal assent to become law. The IRCC has confirmed that, 'If the bill passes both Houses of Parliament and receives Royal Assent, we will work as quickly as possible to bring the changes into effect.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield officials work to get illegal dirt bikes off city streets
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – As the weather becomes warmer, the city of Springfield once again is enhancing enforcement against illegal dirt biking, which has been an ongoing traffic safety issue for the community. City officials are also renewing their calls to lawmakers to get a petition passed, which would allow them to destroy confiscated bikes. Two suspects arrested, two injured after shooting outside of Union Station in Springfield 'The weather has warmed up, and unfortunately, these marauders will continue their negative actions,' said Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. The city of Springfield is springing into action once again to get illegal dirt bikes off city streets, and the efforts are ramping up with increased patrols and partnerships with other law departments, including the State Police Air Wing Unit. 'We have C-3, we have Metro, we have Traffic, we have Ordinance,' said Deputy Chief David Martin. 'It goes beyond just the normal deployment hours. We are going up to 24 hours looking for these things.' Springfield has been dealing with this ongoing traffic safety issue for a few years now, but since 2021, calls and incidents have decreased. In 2024, 39 off-highway vehicles were seized, 14 arrests were made, and 10 criminal complaints were reported. Compare that to 2023, when 53 off-highway vehicles were seized, 26 arrests were made, and six criminal complaints were reported. But as police begin cracking down on this crime, they warn motorists not to engage with the bikers and to contact police immediately. 'Drivers or other motorists, try to confront the bikers by themselves, and it doesn't turn out the way you want it to turn out, so please be patient,' said Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers. City officials also told 22News that they are working with state lawmakers to try and pass a petition to get the illegal bikes off city streets once and for all and avoid having to put them up for auction, where they often go back into the wrong hands. 'Reached out to State Rep Orlando Ramos who had kindly introduced this while he was on city council,' said Springfield City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce. 'We are going to refile to petition to again destroy these illegal dirt bikes.' Springfield Police are asking people to contact their non-emergency number at 311 or the Traffic Bureau to report illegal dirt bikes. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
