This bill amends the Citizenship Act to expand citizenship by descent for persons born outside Canada, removing the first-generation limit for those born before the Act's commencement, restoring citizenship to those who lost it due to retention requirements, and establishing a 'substantial connection to Canada' test (1,095 days physical presence) for future generations born abroad.
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