When Canada amended its citizenship law in December\, 2025\, it removed a significant barrier to citizenship by desc ent &ndash\; the so-called &ldquo\;First Generation Limit.&rdquo\; Today\, if you have a Canadian ancestor\, you might be a Canadian citizen. In thi s session\, you&rsquo\;ll find out why the change occurred\, how to apply for a certificate of Canadian citizenship\, and what genealogical skills a nd resources you&rsquo\;ll need to prove your descent from a Canadian-born ancestor.
\nMike Sainsbury\, MA\, MLIS\, CG®\;\, received his Ce rtified Genealogist®\; \;credential from the Board for Certificatio n of Genealogists®\; \;in 2024. He worked as a public and academic librarian for 20 years before co-founding dfh Research Services. His compa ny specializes in genetic genealogy and Canadian citizenship cases where n o official birth record exists for a Canadian-born ancestor. He has helped dozens of people apply for Canadian citizenship certificates using baptis m registers\, census returns\, naturalization records\, and other archival sources.
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