What's the criteria for being a Canadian citizen?
And if you are born in Canada are you automatically a Canadian citizen? Like suppose you can on vacation to Canada from some foreign country and you gave birth to your kid here, would your kid be a Canadian citizen?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_nationality_law
Unless you are a diplomat, yes.
Check these sites.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/citizenship/index.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_nationality_law
Thanks :)
To become a Canadian citizen, there are several criteria that need to be fulfilled:
1. Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for citizenship. However, there are special provisions for individuals aged 14 to 17 and for adopting a child under 18.
2. Permanent Resident Status: You must be a permanent resident of Canada. This means you have been living in Canada with a valid permanent resident status for a specified period of time, usually three to five years, depending on your circumstances.
3. Physical Presence: You must have been physically present in Canada for a minimum number of days during the qualifying period. Normally, this is 1,095 days (three years) within the five years preceding your citizenship application.
4. Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English or French, Canada's official languages. This requirement involves passing a language test, which evaluates your speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities.
5. Knowledge of Canada: You must have knowledge of Canada's history, values, symbols, institutions, rights, and responsibilities. This requirement is assessed through a citizenship test, which checks your understanding of Canadian social, political, and cultural landscape.
It is important to note that being born in Canada does not automatically grant Canadian citizenship to a child. However, Canada follows the principle of "jus soli," which means that individuals born in Canada are automatically Canadian citizens, with a few exceptions. One of the exceptions is when a child is born to foreign diplomats or consular officers who are accredited to Canada. In this case, the child does not acquire Canadian citizenship by birth.
In your scenario, if you are a foreign national visiting Canada and give birth to a child here, your child would generally be considered a Canadian citizen by birth. However, it is advisable to consult with Canadian immigration authorities for accurate and up-to-date information regarding specific cases or exceptional circumstances.