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SUMMARY:Lost Canadian? A Guide to Canadian Citizenship Claims
DESCRIPTION:Partner and Permanent Residence Practice Director Hilete Stein and Senior Associate Valerie Kleinman, will be featured speakers at an upcoming Washington State Bar Association event exploring major recent developments in Canadian citizenship law.\nIn December 2023, the landmark Bjorkquist et al. v. Attorney General of Canada decision reshaped the definition of who is entitled to Canadian citizenship by descent. The ruling deemed previous restrictions unconstitutional, paving the way for many individuals with Canadian ancestry—sometimes going back several generations—to confirm their citizenship status.\nThis session will unpack the far-reaching implications of the Bjorkquist ruling and the Canadian government’s new measures that now allow more people to claim or confirm their citizenship. Attendees will gain insight into:\n\n\nThe evolution of Canadian citizenship eligibility\n\n\nThe Bjorkquist decision and its constitutional impact\n\n\nHow “lost Canadians” can reclaim citizenship\n\n\nThe implications for businesses, families, and individuals with Canadian heritage\n\n\nJoin Hilete and Valerie as they provide practical guidance for employers, cross-border professionals, and families navigating these significant legal changes.\nREGISTER HERE ( https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1356&productId=26916056 )\n
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