Formerly cumbersome process cited as impetus for the change
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino speaks during a press conference on COVID-19 in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on March 19, 2020.The federal government is changing the interpretation of the word “parent” in the Citizenship Act, making it easier for some people to pass their citizenship on to their children.
From now on, he said, the government will allow non-biological legal parents to pass on their Canadian citizenship.“It was a situation faced by many, including the LGBTQ+ community and parents experiencing infertility issues,” Mr. Mendicino said at a virtual news conference. “It was not only unjust, but also an unneeded additional source of stress and uncertainty for couples who should be focused on the excitement of starting their new family,” he said.
Ms. van der Ven gave birth to their son four years ago while they were living in the Netherlands. The couple applied for Benjamin’s Canadian citizenship and learned he would not get it automatically because Ms. Caron’s genetic material was not used for his conception.
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