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Nova Scotians flood archives after Ottawa scraps first-generation limit on citizenship by descent
After Ottawa eliminated the first-generation cap on citizenship by descent, Nova Scotia Archives saw record demand for historical documents. The rule change means second- or third-generation Canadians born abroad can reclaim citizenship, offering a new, permit-free work option for some globally mobile staff.
Retroactive clause in new law set to invalidate thousands of long-pending refugee claims
Social-media discussion has exposed a retroactive clause in Bill C-12 that will automatically refuse asylum claims filed more than one year after initial entry—effective back to June 2020. Refugee advocates say thousands of pending cases could be struck, while employers may face status issues for staff whose claims are invalidated.