After Canada loosens citizenship requirements, thousands of people apply
Canada has seen a surge in citizenship applications after loosening its citizenship requirements. Thousands of Americans are among those applying, motivated by political and personal reasons. The policy change has made it easier for foreign nationals to qualify for Canadian citizenship.
- ▪Canada recently changed its citizenship laws to make it easier for people to become citizens.
- ▪Thousands of Americans have applied for Canadian citizenship following the policy change.
- ▪Applicants cite both political and personal motivations for seeking Canadian citizenship.
- ▪The updated requirements have significantly increased the number of citizenship applications.
- ▪The law change includes reduced residency and language requirements for certain applicants.
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World After Canada loosens citizenship requirements, thousands of people apply May 1, 20264:26 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered From By Ari Snider After Canada loosens citizenship requirements, thousands of people apply Listen · 3:25 3:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5804529/nx-s1-9753455" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> After Canada changed a law opening up citizenship opportunities, thousands of Americans are trying to become citizens of their northern neighbor. It's partly for political and personal reasons. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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