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Canada Elections: Canadians Abroad Can Vote By Mail, But There Is A Catch

Canadians Outside Canada Can Now Apply To Vote By Mail

Voting by mail for Canada’s 2025 election lets you cast a special ballot from anywhere—just apply by April 22 at elections.ca and mail it back by April 28, 6 p.m. ET. Perfect for students or travelers, the process is simple: apply, get your kit, write your candidate’s name, and return it using a prepaid envelope. But deadlines are strict—miss them, and your vote’s lost. Track your application online or call 1-800-463-6868. While advance polls are easier, mail-in voting offers flexibility if you’re away. Start early to beat mail delays and secure your say on election day!

Canada Seeks 12-Month Extension on Citizenship Rule: What It Means for Families

New Canada Measures To Grant Citizenship To Lost Canadians

Ottawa, March 14, 2025 – Canada’s government is requesting a 12-month extension to keep its “first-generation limit” on citizenship by descent, a rule the Ontario Superior Court deemed unconstitutional in 2023. This limit blocks Canadians born abroad from passing citizenship to their kids born outside Canada. Bill C-71, meant to fix this, is stalled as Parliament sits prorogued until late March. Meanwhile, Minister Marc Miller offers interim relief, granting discretionary citizenship to affected families—like Maria in Australia, whose son Liam could now apply. With a deadline of March 19, 2025, looming, the extension aims to avoid chaos while balancing fairness and the value of Canadian identity. From expats to “Lost Canadians,” this fight’s personal—and global. Will Canada redefine citizenship, or cling to old rules? The clock’s ticking.