Since the introduction of Bill C-71, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024), in the House of Commons, many individuals have raised questions about qualifying under the new rules. Green and Spiegel LLP understands these concerns and hopes to help clarify what to expect from Bill C-71.
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