Radio and PodcastRadio and PodcastLive Radio & Podcasts
Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian artwork
News & Politics

Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian

This Matters | Daily News Podcast by Toronto Star

Oct 21, 202522:11News & Politics

Guest: Nicholas Keung, Toronto Star immigration reporter A federal bill that could restore citizenship to people born abroad is drawing renewed political debate over who qualifies as Canadian and what rules should apply....

About This Episode

Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian is an episode from This Matters | Daily News Podcast by Toronto Star. Guest: Nicholas Keung, Toronto Star immigration reporter A federal bill that could restore citizenship to people born abroa...

Podcast

This episode belongs to This Matters | Daily News Podcast.

Listen Online

Use the player on this page to stream the episode online.

Episode Details

Published Oct 21, 2025, 22:11 long, audio available.

Questions About This Episode

What is Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian about?

Guest: Nicholas Keung, Toronto Star immigration reporter A federal bill that could restore citizenship to people born abroad is drawing renewed political debate over who qualifies as Canadian and what rules should apply. Bill C-3 was introduced after a court found Canada's two-generation limit on citizenship by descent to be unconstitutional. The proposed legislation would allow Canadians born outside the country to pass citizenship to their children, even if those children are also born abroad, provided certain conditions are met. Recent amendments have added new hurdles including language requirements, security checks, and a more restrictive residency test. Supporters argue the bill finally addresses long-standing exclusions faced by so-called "Lost Canadians," while critics warn the changes could either enable Canadian citizenship without meaningful connection or reintroduce unfair barriers under a different form. On this episode we break down what's changing, who this affects, and what happens next as the bill moves toward a November deadline to be passed. This episode was mixed by Paulo Marques

Where can I listen to Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian?

You can listen to Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Which podcast is Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian from?

Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian is an episode from This Matters | Daily News Podcast by Toronto Star.

How long is this episode?

This episode is 22:11 long.

When was this episode published?

This episode was published on Oct 21, 2025.

Can I save Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian for later?

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Are there related episodes from This Matters | Daily News Podcast?

Yes. This page shows related episodes from This Matters | Daily News Podcast when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.

Quick Answers About This Episode

Where can I listen to Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian?

You can listen to Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian on this page when the episode audio is available from the podcast feed.

Which podcast is this episode from?

Listen: Bill C-3 and who qualifies as Canadian is from This Matters | Daily News Podcast by Toronto Star.

What are the episode details?

Published Oct 21, 2025 and 22:11 long