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Minister Metlege Diab’s Canada Day Statement: Citizenship Oaths and the Express Entry Machine
Canadian Citizenship
Minister Metlege Diab’s Canada Day Statement: Citizenship Oaths and the Express Entry Machine

On July 1, 2026, Minister Lena Metlege Diab issued a Canada Day statement emphasizing citizenship ceremonies and the enduring contributions of newcomers,…

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
52 new citizens take oath in Ottawa on Canada Day with Minister Diab
Canadian Citizenship
52 new citizens take oath in Ottawa on Canada Day with Minister Diab

Fifty-two new Canadians from 26 countries take the oath in Ottawa on Canada Day, with Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Citizenship…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Minister Diab to Welcome 52 New Canadians at Ottawa Canada Day Ceremony
Canadian Citizenship
Minister Diab to Welcome 52 New Canadians at Ottawa Canada Day Ceremony

Minister Diab presides over the July 1, 2026 ceremony at 10 a.m. ET. The oath livestreams on YouTube. For applicants still waiting,…

Sep 19, 2026 5 min read
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults — What Changes Now
Canadian Citizenship
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults — What Changes Now

The IRCC lifted the daily cap on online passport renewals on July 28, 2026, opening the portal to all eligible Canadian adults…

Sep 19, 2026 7 min read
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults
Canadian Citizenship
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adults

On July 29, 2026, IRCC removed the daily cap on online passport renewals, opening the portal permanently to all eligible Canadian adults…

Sep 19, 2026 13 min read
Dual Citizenship in Canada: Understanding Your Global Legal Status
Canadian Citizenship
Dual Citizenship in Canada: Understanding Your Global Legal Status

Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, removes the first-generation limit for citizenship by descent and imposes a three-year residence requirement for parents…

Apr 23, 2026 5 min read
Canadian Citizenship Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Canadian Citizenship
Canadian Citizenship Test: What to Expect and How to Prepare

A detailed walkthrough of the citizenship test format, scoring, and proven study strategies, with official requirements and feedback from applicants who have…

Apr 22, 2026 8 min read
Minister Diab Concludes Citizenship Week 2026, Noting 6,000 New Citizens and Ongoing Civic Duties
Canadian Citizenship
Minister Diab Concludes Citizenship Week 2026, Noting 6,000 New Citizens and Ongoing Civic Duties

Minister Diab's involvement in Citizenship Week 2026 celebrated approximately 6,000 new Canadian citizens across 80 ceremonies. The process requires understanding rights, responsibilities,…

Apr 20, 2026 3 min read
Passport and Citizenship Document Fee Hikes: Key Changes Effective April 1, 2026
Canadian Citizenship
Passport and Citizenship Document Fee Hikes: Key Changes Effective April 1, 2026

Government fees for passports and citizenship documents increased on March 31, 2026. Review the new '30 days or free' processing guarantee and…

Apr 17, 2026 3 min read
Minister Diab Marks Citizenship Week 2026 Ceremony Details
Canadian Citizenship
Minister Diab Marks Citizenship Week 2026 Ceremony Details

Minister Lena Metlege Diab highlighted Canadian citizenship during Citizenship Week (April 12–18, 2026), emphasizing that citizenship is a privilege that mandates participation…

Apr 16, 2026 4 min read