Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
This enactment amends the Citizenship Act to provide a path to citizenship for certain persons who were not citizens when they transitioned out of the care of a child welfare agency or foster parent. It also amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to provide that a removal order cannot be enforced against such persons who are applying for citizenship until a final decision is made on their application.
This bill proposes to create a pathway to Canadian citizenship for individuals who were in the care of child welfare agencies or foster parents and did not obtain citizenship before leaving that care. It aims to provide these vulnerable individuals with the security and rights that come with citizenship, recognizing the state's responsibility as a temporary guardian.