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Canadian immigration law is very specific about the rights and responsibilities of visitors and non-citizens. It also changes frequently, so it is important to know your rights. In particular, the rights of children are well documented and very important to understand.  Babies born in Canada have certain rights, and that includes babies born to foreign representatives. The Canadian government presides

The short answer to that question is yes. Children born on Canadian soil do become citizens at birth, without any other requirements or applications. This applies no matter where the parents were born or what their citizenship is. The parents do not have rights to citizenship by virtue of giving birth in Canada though, and there are many things to

Most babies are bestowed citizenship of at least one country when they are born. That citizenship status can have a tremendous impact on that child’s life, from the educational opportunities they are given to the places they can travel to. Citizenship also affects access to services. Many countries do not provide education or healthcare to people who are not citizens

Canada is one of several countries worldwide that has birthright citizenship. What this means is that babies born in Canada – with the exception of those born to foreign diplomats – have automatic rights to citizenship, regardless of the citizenship of their parents. On the international stage, Canadian citizenship is highly desirable. Canada has a good reputation around the world,

If you are pregnant, you will want to sort out the logistics of your medical care as early as possible. That way, you can ensure that you are given the care you and your baby deserve throughout your pregnancy, and it gives you less to be worried about. Pregnancy can be overwhelming enough without administrative details making it more difficult.