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Many Americans with family ties to Canada are seeking to reclaim their Canadian citizenship.
BNN Bloomberg reports that they are spurred in part by shifting political and social conditions in the US. Immigration lawyers say they’ve seen increased interest from individuals who have Canadian parents or grandparents and are now looking to move to Canada.
LGBTQ2S+ community members are expressing concerns about the rollback of rights and protections, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the US.
Various people are very uncomfortable with the way things are going in the country.
Immigration lawyer, Max Choudhary told CTV News that many of his clients, particularly transgender individuals, have found the shifting government policies in the US increasingly concerning.
Fortunately, the surge in applications comes at a time when Canada’s citizenship policies have become more accessible. In March, former Immigration minister, Marc Miller directed officials to grant citizenship to so-called “Lost Canadians” – individuals born or adopted abroad who fell through legislative gaps.
People seeking Canadian citizenship are not limited to one age group or socio-economic class. According to Vancouver-based Immigration lawyer Richard Kurland, this surge in applications is unprecedented.
Many have decided to move to Canada due to fear of worsening conditions in the US.
