Canada
Canada's 1,095-Day Rule for Children Born Abroad After December 15, 2025
For people born or adopted outside Canada on or after December 15, 2025 to a Canadian parent who was also born or adopted abroad, the parent must have at least 1,095 days (three years) of cumulative physical presence in Canada before the birth or adoption. Source: Government of Canada Source: Citizenship Act, s. 3(3)
The days are cumulative, not consecutive. Source: IRCC briefing to Parliament
IRCC's briefing to Parliament said physical presence evidence could include border entry and exit information, school enrollment records or transcripts, and proof of residence. Source: IRCC briefing
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