The government of Canada has updated its Citizenship Act with effect from June 11, 2015. The following changes are reflected in the updated act:
| Residence | Physical presence for four years out of six years |
| Time as Non-PR | Is not considered for PR application |
| Intent to Reside provision | Compulsory |
| Language Requirements | Everybody aged between 14 and 64 years must meet the language requirements and pass the knowledge test |
| Lost Canadians | If they were born before 1947, citizenship is extended to them and their 1st generation children born abroad |
| Criminal Record | People with criminal record of domestic criminal charges as well as charges of crimes committed abroad are prohibited from obtaining citizenship |
| Consultants | ICCRC is the new regulatory body for citizenship consultants and only authorized consultants can provide consultancy services. Fine or penalty for fraud could cost up to a maximum of $100,000 and/or up to 5 years in prison |
| Final Decision for citizenship revocation | Lies in the hands of the MCI and for crime related issues, in the hands of the Federal Court |
| Citizenship grant | A single-step, fast and non-redundant process |
| Armed Forces | Citizenship process is fast-tracked for people serving in the Canadian Armed Forces as recognition for their service |
| Canadian Income Taxes | Adult applicants are required to file them if required under the Income Tax Act |
| Authority to Revoke Canadian Citizenship | In case of dual citizens who are members of an armed forces group that is in conflict with Canada, dual citizens who are convicted of terrorism, treason and spying, permanent residents who are members of an armed forces group convicted of terrorism, treason and spying and is in conflict with Canada |
| Misrepresentation | In this situation, applicants can be refused for citizenship and barred from getting one for five years |
