“We want all residents, if possible, became Canadians,” said immigration Minister of Canada Ahmed Houssen at a recent conference in Toronto, and to this day this process will become quicker and easier for immigrants.
Under the new law, potential candidates who want to apply for Canadian citizenship will now be necessary to reside in the country as a permanent resident for 1,095 days (three years) of five years, but not as before 1460 days (4 years) six years.
In accordance with BillC-6 the following changes are coming:
Citizens of Canada have all the rights and responsibilities associated with this status, including political rights such as the right to vote and the right to residence without the need to accumulate days of stay in Canada (a requirement for permanent residents who want to preserve this status).
In addition, citizens of Canada can apply for a passport of Canada, one of the most valuable passports in the world.