Catherine A. Sas, KC will be moderating an online CILA event titled “Understanding Citizenship Act Reform: How to Counsel Clients on the First-Generation Limit” on May 7, 2026.

Catherine A. Sas, KC will be moderating an online ImmSeminar seminar “Understanding Citizenship Act Reform: How to Counsel Clients on the First-Generation Limit” on May 7, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 pdt, sponsored by CaseEasy 360.

The landscape of Canadian citizenship has undergone its most significant transformation in several years. With the passing and implementation of Bill C-3 (formerly Bill C-71) as of December 15, 2025, the “unconstitutional” first-generation limit is officially a thing of the past.

Following CILA’s February webinar on this topic, we are returning in May for an intensive practitioner’s briefing. Please note: it is not necessary to have attended the February session to join us for this deep dive. (The previous workshop’s recording can be assessed through:
2026-02-19 – CILA Workshop – New Era of Canadian Citizenship.mp4
Password: GENLIMIT2&#)

What We Will Cover

• The End of the FGL: Analyzing the impact of Bjorkquist v. Canada and the transition away from the “two-tier” citizenship scheme.
• The “Substantial Connection” Test: Mastering the 1,095-day physical presence requirement for parents born abroad.
• Retroactivity & Reinstatement: Distinguishing between automatic citizenship for those born before December 15, 2025, and prospective rules for those born after.
• International Adoptions: Navigating the new pathways and connection tests for non-biological lineages.
• Filing Strategies: Practical advice for updated IRCC forms and managing files previously caught in the interim measures.

For more information and to register:
https://cila.co/events/understanding-citizenship-act-reform-how-to-counsel-clients-following-the-end-of-the-first-generation-limit/