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 archival backlog as Canada opens citizenship by descent to millions of Americans
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- May 5, 2026
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Maple News reports a nationwide surge in requests from archives across Canada after a new law expanded citizenship by descent to anyone with a Canadian ancestor, provided they were born before December 15, 2025. The change removes the long-standing first-generation limit, creating a pathway to Canadian citizenship for millions of Americans with ancestral ties. Archives nationwide are now grappling with unprecedented demand. Quebec’s Bibliothèque et Archives nationales (BAnQ) has seen a staggering spike in requests, while archives in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island report growing backlogs and longer processing times. In Nova Scotia, for example, January and February requests were ten times higher than the same period last year, and by March the backlog had risen to about 600 requests. The province’s archives received 1,354 requests from January through March 2026, more than five times the total for 2024. New Brunswick’s provincial archives report a backlog exceeding 1,000 requests, with about 400 citizenship-related inquiries arriving each month. Archivists note the surge began in December and shows little sign of waning, with initial response times estimated at six to eight weeks. In Prince Edward Island, the Public Archives and Records Office reported a 143% increase in requests this year, and staff have indicated that they cannot provide a reliable timeline for completing orders due to the volume. Why the spike? Americans have emerged as the largest group applying for proof of Canadian citizenship, far outpacing applicants from other countries. Many are not planning an immediate move to Canada;…
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