Bill C-6 Amendments to Citizenship Act: Fall 2017 Changes Bill C-6 received Royal Assent on June 19, 2017, providing a smoother pathway to Canadian citizenship for thousands of permanent residents in Canada and their families. Some changes took place immediately. For example, effective immediately... Read More
New “X” non-binary gender designation on Canadian travel and immigration documents As of August 31, 2017, immigrants and citizens of Canada may request that their gender be identified as “X” (Unspecified) rather than “M” or “F” on passports and immigration documents. IRCC is not yet able... Read More