‘Reckless and irresponsible’: Some ‘lost Canadians’ told to return citizenship certificates pending review (opens original article in a new tab)

The Canadian government is reviewing citizenship applications for some 'lost Canadians' and asking them to return certificates, citing concerns over the authenticity of historical documents. Legal experts criticize the new law as poorly considered.

• Canadian government asks some recent citizenship applicants to return certificates due to review
• Letters state concerns about authenticity of historical documents used for citizenship proof
• Legal expert criticizes new citizenship law as 'reckless and irresponsible'
• Bill C-3 allows 'lost Canadians' to apply for citizenship based on distant ancestry