• First Reference
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Blog Signup 📨

First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources
  • Buy Policies

Citizenship Act

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 4 Minutes Read July 27, 2017

Government of Canada amends the Citizenship Act

Bill C-6 received royal assent on June 19, 2017 and eases many of the key eligibility requirements for citizenship, including the physical presence requirement and the requirement to demonstrate knowledge of Canada and its official languages. Bill C-6 also eliminates some of the more controversial elements of the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, including the ability to revoke the Canadian citizenship of dual nationals based on national security grounds.

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Immigration / Bill C-6, Canadian immigration, CIC, Citizenship, Citizenship Act, Citizenship and Immigration, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, dual citizenship, dual nationals, employment law, Foreign workers, Immigration Law, Minister of Immigration, national security, naturalization, physical presence requirement, revocation, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 3 Minutes Read August 13, 2014

Canadian citizenship amendments receive Royal Assent

As previously reported, on February 6, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander unveiled Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, which proposed significant amendments to the Canadian Citizenship Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29). On June 19, 2014, the Bill C-24 received Royal Assent and became law.

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Employee Relations, Immigration / CIC, Citizenship Act, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, contrary to the national interest, employment law, Immigration Law, naturalization, physical presence, prohibition, revocation, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act

By Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP | 5 Minutes Read February 12, 2014

Government of Canada proposes significant amendments to the Citizenship Act

On February 6, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander unveiled Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, which will be the first significant amendment to the Canadian Citizenship Act since 1977. Although Bill C-24 contains several welcome changes...

Article by Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Immigration / Citizenship, Citizenship Act, Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Government of Canada, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, meaning of being resident in Canada, naturalization purposes, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

First Reference Talks

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources
  • Buy Policies

Main Menu

  • About First Reference
  • Resources
  • Contact us
  • 1 800 750 8175

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

We welcome your comments on our blog articles. However, we do not respond to specific legal questions in this space.
We do not provide any form of legal advice or legal opinion. Please consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction or try one of our products.


Copyright © 2009 - 2023 · First Reference Inc. · All Rights Reserved
Legal and Copyright Notices · Publisher's Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Accessibility Policy