Maple News reports that immigrants who gain permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) enjoy stronger employment outcomes in Canada compared to those who arrive via the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This insight comes from newly […]
Maple News Reports: A Third of Vermonters Could Now Claim Canadian Citizenship After Descent-Law Reform
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- April 24, 2026
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Maple News reports a landmark shift in Canada's citizenship policy that could make roughly one in three Vermonters eligible for Canadian citizenship, following a December 15, 2025 change to the citizenship-by-descent rules. Canada has scrapped its first-generation limit, meaning anyone born before December 15, 2025 who can trace their lineage to a Canadian ancestor can now claim citizenship by descent. In Vermont, about 30% of residents are believed to have French-Canadian roots. This places Vermont at the center of a growing wave of Americans who may become U.S.-Canadian dual citizens with access to Canadian proof of citizenship and, potentially, a Canadian passport. The historical connection stems from mass migrations of French Canadians from Quebec to New England between 1840 and 1930; by 1860, an estimated 16,000 French Canadians had settled in Vermont—the highest concentration of any New England state. For eligible Vermonters, the change means the ability to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, claim citizenship, and, if approved, enjoy the rights that come with dual status—entering, living in, and working in Canada; voting in Canadian elections; and passing on citizenship to their children born abroad, provided certain residency requirements are met. The Canadian passport is a valuable asset for mobility and travel. In addition, Canadians under 35 can participate in youth mobility programs that facilitate living and working abroad across multiple regions. While dual citizenship offers notable advantages, readers should recognize that tax matters can be nuanced. The United States taxes its citizens on global income, while Canada taxes…
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