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Thousands are now Canadians under new citizenship law. Half of them are Americans [View all]
The government says 1,955 applications approved between Dec. 15 and March 31 as a result of Bill C-3 were from people who were born in the United States. People born in Mexico came second with 900 successful applicants while people born in the United Kingdom were in third place with 140 people.
"The vast majority of our clients are American," she said. "In some cases because they would like to have a backup in case, from their perspective, the situation becomes worse for them … in other cases because they perceive it as urgent."
Middlemiss said some clients are seeking proof of citizenship because they have a child who is gay or trans. Others are concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump's government could reimpose the draft and their child could be forced to join the U.S. Army.
Middlemiss said some clients are seeking proof of citizenship because they have a child who is gay or trans. Others are concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump's government could reimpose the draft and their child could be forced to join the U.S. Army.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-citizenship-ancestry-american-9.7216737
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