--- title: "Canada in 5: Restoring Citizenship for Children Born Abroad" description: Canada grants citizenship to children born abroad. 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Discover Prince Edward Island's initiatives to retain immigrant teachers and the inspiring success of Olympian Robert Esmie, showcasing immigrant perseverance and triumph. ### [![Check Your Eligibility for Canadian Immigration](https://hubspot-no-cache-na3-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/44313412/ca33f6c4-43e1-4fea-bb72-4354af26abaf.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na3-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/44313412/ca33f6c4-43e1-4fea-bb72-4354af26abaf) ### 1. Top Story: Restoring Citizenship for Children Born Abroad Canada proposes a [bill to extend citizenship to children born abroad to Canadian parents](https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/nouvelles/2024/05/le-gouvernement-du-canada-depose-un-projet-de-loi-sur-la-citoyennete-par-filiation.html). This reform will correct past exclusions and strengthens the ties of immigrant families to Canada, ensuring their rightful inclusion. #### Key Takeaways - The new law will grant citizenship to children born abroad. - Restores citizenship for "lost Canadians." - Requires three years of Canadian residency for parents. #### Expanding Citizenship and Restoring Rights Immigrant families are thrilled with the new law granting citizenship to children born abroad. This change corrects restrictive past laws and enhances many people's sense of belonging, ensuring families can claim their rightful place in Canada. The [bill will address past injustices](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/immigration-minister-bill-fix-lost-canadians-1.7212194) by restoring citizenship to "lost Canadians" and their descendants. This will allow them to reclaim their Canadian heritage and rights, ensure their rightful inclusion in Canadian society, and strengthen family ties. #### Clear Path to Canadian Citizenship Parents must have resided in Canada for three years before their child's birth or adoption. This requirement ensures a meaningful connection to Canada, reinforcing family ties and solidifying the child's rightful place in Canadian society. The bill requires parliamentary approval and is expected to be enacted by the end of 2024, once all legislative procedures are completed. #### What this means for immigrants This reform allows children of immigrants born abroad to gain Canadian citizenship, addressing previous legal gaps. Immigrant families should verify if they meet the residency requirements to benefit from this change. Stay updated on the bill's progress to ensure you can take advantage once it is enacted. For more information or questions about immigration, [ask Aya](https://askaia.ca/en/ava?hsLang=en), your free immigration assistant. ### 2. Prince Edward Island’s Focus: Retaining Immigrant Teachers Prince Edward Island implements initiatives to retain immigrant teachers and develops support and training programs to help newcomers integrate. These efforts aim [to address workforce shortages](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-recruitment-strategy-will-help-address-critical-shortage-of-skilled-trades-across-atlantic) in the education sector and strengthen the local community. - BC has experienced a notable exodus of 70,000 people recently. - The government is investigating the causes behind the population decline. - Strategies are being developed to retain residents and attract new immigrants. ### 3. Success Snapshot: Robert Esmie, Jamaica's Lightning Bolt for Canada [Robert Esmie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Esmie), a Jamaican immigrant, dazzled the world by winning gold in the 4x100m relay at the 1996 Olympics for Canada. His team, underdogs, defeated the U.S. by nearly half a second, securing their place as the top relay team of the 90s. Esmie exemplifies the spirit of perseverance and success among immigrants, proving that talent and hard work transcend borders. 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