I’m a Canadian citizen, but my child was born outside Canada. Are they Canadian?

The answer depends on when your child was born.

If your child was born before December 15, 2025

They are likely a Canadian citizen if at least 1 parent (legal parent at birth or biological parent) was a Canadian citizen when they were born.

If your child was born on or after December 15, 2025

Your child is likely a Canadian citizen if at least 1 Canadian citizen parent (legal parent at birth or biological parent)

• was born in Canada or
• became a naturalized Canadian citizen before the child was born or
• was born outside Canada and spent at least 1,095 days in Canada before the child was born