Classification of Type of Canadian Citizenship

1 - Canadian citizen by birth

This category includes persons who acquired Canadian citizenship at birth under the provisions of Canadian law.

2 - Canadian citizen by naturalization

This category includes persons who were not Canadian citizens at birth but acquired citizenship under the provisions of Canadian law. They are immigrants to Canada who acquired Canadian citizenship through the citizenship application process.

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