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May 17, 2026
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U.S. applications for Canadian citizenship surge, causing delays
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U.S. applications for Canadian citizenship surge, causing delays
The increase can be attributed to a surge in applications from the U.S., with millions estimated to be eligible for Canadian citizenship based on their ancestry
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By Stewart Lewis
Published May 17, 2026
Last updated May 17, 2026
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A one-year wait for Canadian citizenship certificates has developed, as the result of demand from U.S. citizens that has…
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