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Thousands apply for Canadian dual citizenship after rule changes

Thousands of 'lost Canadians' apply for dual citizenship after rule changes, many from the US.

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Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications for dual citizenship, many from individuals in the United States. These 'lost Canadians' are people who lost or were denied citizenship due to past laws. The surge raises questions about Canada's readiness to process the influx. The rule changes aim to restore citizenship rights to those affected by previous legislation.
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