06/17/2026
π¨ CANADA SUSPENDS SOME "LOST CANADIANS" CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATES
Thousands of people around the world became eligible for Canadian citizenship after Bill C-3 came into effect in December 2025.
But now, some of those who already received their Canadian citizenship certificates have been asked by IRCC to return them while their files undergo further review.
According to reports, IRCC has issued suspension notices to certain certificate holders, citing concerns about supporting documents and requesting additional evidence before confirming eligibility.
The move has left many applicants shocked, especially those who had already made major life plans based on their newly acquired Canadian citizenship status.
π What happened?
π Bill C-3 expanded citizenship by descent beyond the first generation born outside Canada.
π More than 4,000 people have already received citizenship certificates under the new rules.
π Some recipients are now being asked to surrender their certificates pending review.
π Experts say it is unusual for citizenship certificates to be suspended after issuance.
At this time, it remains unclear how many people are affected or what prompted the review.
If you obtained Canadian citizenship through the recent "Lost Canadians" changes, it may be important to monitor communications from IRCC and ensure your supporting documents are complete and readily available.
π¬ What do you think? Should Canada honour citizenship certificates that have already been issued?