It’s easier than ever to become a Canadian citizen

Canada is experiencing a surge of interest in family records among Americans with Canadian ancestry, in part due to a change in the law that makes it easier for descendants to obtain citizenship.

Under Canada's newly implemented law, any person born prior to December 15, 2025, outside of Canada, who proves they are descendants of a Canadian, can become a citizen. Previously, citizenship was limited to first-generation children of a Canadian parent.