1. Civics -- Citizenship in Law Immigrating to Canada Refugees
- There are many different Legal Definitions regarding Canadian Citizenship.
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Immigrating to Canada
- There are 3 Classes of Immigrant in Canadian Law
- Currently Canada takes about ______________________
Refugees
Family Class Immigrants
Business Class Immigrants
- Can’t Stay Where they are Can’t Go Home (_____________)
- Canadian citizens can sponsor certain Relatives to come to Canada
Can come to Canada to work if:
- Recently: _________________
- no one in Canada ____________ ie. High Skill workers
- Family relationship, medical and criminal background checks are required
- Must have a Hearing with the Immigration and Refugee Board
- Start _________________
- In 2016: ____________________
- ____________– money limits apply
Business Clase Case/Interview #1
Refugee Case/Interview
Family Class Case/Interview
Business Class Case/Interview #2
- People who come to Canada Under these Classes of Immigration become a _________________________.

2. Civics -- Citizenship in Law Permanent Residents Can/Must
Permanent Resident to Canada
- A Permanent Resident ___________________________ .
- They have immigrated to Canada to live / reside in Canada.
- Temporary visitors: ________________________________ .
- For many immigrants, ________________________________________ to Canadian Citizenship.
- They must have a Permanent Resident Card – PR Card
Permanent Residents Can/Must
- __________________________
- __________________________
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- Apply for Canadian Citizenship
Permanent Residents Cannot
- __________________________
- Hold certain High Security Positions.

3. Civics -- Citizenship in Law Becoming a Canadian Citizen
- Generally there are 4 ways Someone Becomes a Canadian Citizen.
A Canadian Citizen By Birth
- With a few exceptions ( ___ ), anyone ________________________________ is a Canadian Citizen
- See Birth of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands in 1940
A Canadian Citizen By Descent / Parents
- Generally, any person who was born ______________________________________is a Canadian citizen by descent.
- As long at the parent has not ___________________ their Canadian citizenship.
A Canadian Citizen by Adoption
- A new law in 2007 allows adopted children the right to apply for citizenship immediately after the adoption ______________________________ a permanent resident.
A Canadian Citizen by Naturalization
- A permanent resident of Canada that completes the _____________________________) of becoming a Canadian Citizen
- There are many steps/requirements to becoming a Naturalized Canadian/A Citizen.
- One step is the ______________________
- The final step in Naturalization is the ________________________ and the ____________________.

4. Civics -- Citizenship in Law Dual or Multiple Citizenship
Confused About Your Citizenship?
Example Case
Recent Case – Son of Russian Spies
Dual or Multiple Citizenship
- Each country has different rules. If another country recognizes you as a citizen – you have dual citizenship.
- There are no forms or certificates. Canadians are allowed to take foreign citizenship and keep their Canadian Citizenship
Renouncing Citizenship
- To Renounce Canadian Citizenship
1. Prove that you are / about to be a citizen of another country
2. Not live in Canada
3. Be at least 18 years old.
- Some countries will not accept dual citizenship
US Senator Ted Cruz
Losing Your Citizenship
- Since 2007 _________________________________.
Born or Naturalized Citizen?
- It makes no difference. You are a Citizen of Canada and get all the same rights and responsibilities.
Interesting Question….
- Can “Born” Canadians Meet All the Requirements of Naturalized Citizens?
- Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?