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Bringing Canada's "Lost" (Bill C-37 Canadian Citizenship) Canadians Together

On 04/17/2009 Bill C-37 restored Canadian citizenship to "Lost Canadians" all over the world. It was automatic and retroactive.

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  • Ash Laidlaw
  • pietro mello
  • Mark Herman
  • Nativa Vieira
  • Sandra Christine Covert
  • Margaret Elaine Stinson
  • Martin Stern
  • Stan Moody
  • Lorraine Tinsley
  • Gary John Hardy
  • Shannon Quay
  • Steve Shaw
  • Bernard Nadeau
  • Ira Christmas
  • Janice Elaine Gourley
  • Matt Hugg
  • Claudine Shillinglaw
  • J Smith
  • Kathleen Zeigler
  • Charles Oringer

CIC News

Improvements to proof of language rules will increase fairness, reduce delays, says Immigration Minister

Ottawa, March 10, 2010 — The Government of Canada is streamlining the process for assessing the language skills of applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience classes, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

Minister Kenney issues statement recognizing Commonwealth Day

Ottawa, March 8, 2010 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Commonwealth Day.

Information session for the Haitian community in London

Ottawa, March 5, 2010 — Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is participating in an information session for the Haitian community in London.

Information for the Montréal Haitian community

Ottawa, March 5, 2010 — Citizenship and immigration Canada's special measures in response to the earthquake in Haiti

Information session for the Haitian community in Windsor

Ottawa, March 5, 2010 — Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is participating in an information session for the Haitian community in Windsor.

Conclusion of Operation Stork: March 4, 2010 update

Ottawa, March 4, 2010 — Operation Stork has resulted in the successful union of 203 Haitian children have been united with their families in Canada since the earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince on January 12.

Visa section in Santiago, Chile, is temporarily closed

Ottawa, March 2, 2010 — The Government of Canada expresses its sympathy and support for Chile and its people following the February 27th earthquake near the city of Concepción.

Minister Kenney announces expanded on-line resource for newcomers

Ottawa, March 1, 2010 — From finding information on how to start a new business to opening a bank account, there are many steps newcomers take to successfully make their way in Canada.

Outreach sessions for the Montreal Haitian community

Ottawa, March 1, 2010 — Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is organizing outreach sessions on a one-on-one basis with CIC officers for members of the Montreal Haitian community.

Minister Kenney issues statement on Raslan case

Ottawa, February 28, 2010 — I am pleased by the decision of the Federal Court to dismiss Nasoh Raslan’s appeal of a decision by Citizenship Judge Renata Brum Bozzi.

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Our "lost Canadian" membership has reached 350 Members thanks to Don Chapman's emails, Google searches, Wikipedia and recent newscasts. Our members are from all around the globe.

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Latest Activity

Chris A replied to Todd's discussion 'CIC- Are You Reading This?'
I'm also seeing this in my family's case. I'm a first generation born abroad to a Canadian Mother and I have 2 cousins and a brother and sister that all have the same situation. Half of our family lives in Quebec and although I was born and lived mo…
4 minutes ago
Todd replied to Todd's discussion 'CIC- Are You Reading This?'
well, actually, having spoken to don many times over the past few years, there actually WAS reservations about these lost canadians coming over into canada and putting a drain on social services. that is the reason for the post. obviously, those wh…
yesterday
Stewart Ruskin replied to Todd's discussion 'CIC- Are You Reading This?'
Todd CIC knows not every Lost Canadian will pull upstakes and move to Canada. I have worked for Canadian Holidays, which was the charter division of Canadian Airlines, I had 12 years of employment with them. If C37 would have been around in the lat…
yesterday
Todd replied to Todd's discussion 'CIC- Are You Reading This?'
antoine- excellent point. it's a touchy subject, because on it's face value if one were to complain of this, many would cry discrimination. the fact is, what you describe IS happening. stewart- please don't misunderstand my post. i am extremely gra…
yesterday
Antoine Gerald Beaudoin replied to Todd's discussion 'CIC- Are You Reading This?'
Allow me to add to this. If I were 35 years younger, I would find myself in Stewart"s position and eager to settle and raise my family in Canada. (Possibly). Instead, I am nearing retirement with two grown daughters, neither able to benefit from C-3…
yesterday
Stewart Ruskin replied to Todd's discussion 'CIC- Are You Reading This?'
I agree with you, I am very happy to have my citizenship restored, some of my family members who are eligible could care less. My wife is also a Lost Canadian feels that Canada is a better place to raise a child. We currently live in Las Vegas, Neva…
yesterday
Todd replied to Dave's discussion 'Receiving Action Alert Emails'
send don your email and ask him to be included on updates. you can get his contact info on www.lostcanadian.com
yesterday
Todd added a discussion
CIC- Are You Reading This?
I am starting this thread because of a situation that exists out there amongst us;  Those who are now eligible for Canadian citizenship AND DO NOT CARE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT.I think it's important to mention, because in CIC's somewhat arrogant eye…
yesterday

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CIC- Are You Reading This? 6 Replies

Started by Todd in English. Last reply by Chris A 4 minutes ago.

Dave

Receiving Action Alert Emails 1 Reply

Started by Dave in English. Last reply by Todd 1 day ago.

George

Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act 2 Replies

Started by George in English. Last reply by Todd Mar 12.

Shannon Quay

Who will notarize photocopies in the States?!?!? 11 Replies

Started by Shannon Quay in English. Last reply by Shannon Quay Mar 9.

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K Lopez

Facebook group

I don't know how much it will help, but I made a facebook group and I'm trying get ball rolling with getting members added. If anybody is on facebook or knows somebody on facebook could you sign up the group is called "Lost Canadians", so it shouldn't be hard to find. I'm hoping this can snowball and maybe pick up some

… Continue

Posted by K Lopez on March 11, 2010 at 9:21pm

greg

My entry into Canada while application is "In Process"

I've been communicating with Fred Colbourne about this, I had to go to Canada on business this week.

I had been avoiding going north since I made my application in July.

Not Knowing what to expect- I had copies of everything I submitted to CIC.

I did tell the inspector that I expected to be in Canada for two days.


"Fred,

traveling to Canada was a non-event.



I had everything in order, just in case.



Pulled up to inspection-
… Continue

Posted by greg on February 27, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

SPB

Received my Canadian Citizenship Card!

It's been a long 9 months! Received my card last week, FINALLY!!!

What I always felt I was, is now truly recognized.

Thanks to Don Chapman who I believe made all this possible. Thanks to everyone here at the Lost Canadian site for sharing their stories, for the encouraging words to never give up.

I AM a CANADIAN CITIZEN!

SPB

Posted by SPB on February 3, 2010 at 1:47pm — 1 Comment

sanford bosem

Just got my passport in Vancouver Time to Celebrate and Give Thanks!!!!

Well the long wait for me is over, just got my passport and sin number and entered Canada for the very first time as a recognized Canadian. The process was simple and the people in Vancouver couldn't be nicer.

How sweet it is.

Gotta learn the National Anthem. And catch up on my RSP.

We all need to get together to decide what rights we have and what we may have lost in opportunities since our citizenship is retroactive to birth. (i.e. compensation for unused health care or paid insurance in ot… Continue

Posted by sanford bosem on January 24, 2010 at 3:27am — 5 Comments

sanford bosem

GOT APPROVED!!!!!! How can I get passport????

Just found out that my application was complete and CIC mailed my Certificate of Citizenship on December 30, 2009.
Going to Vancouver for Olympics to celerbrate my citizenship.
Anyone know where I can get passport(canadian) in the USA either Florida or California?

Posted by sanford bosem on January 7, 2010 at 2:26am — 6 Comments

 
 

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Canucks' early outburst smothers Flames

CBC - Daniel and Henrik Sedin each had a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks extended their homecoming party at GM Place on Sunday, dispatching the Calgary Flames 3-1.

Huge death toll averted in BC avalanche, but 'stupidity' blamed for two killed

Search and Rescue workers prepare to head out to the area where a large avalanche struck killing at least two people near Revelstoke, BC, on Sunday, March 14, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshThe Canadian Press - REVELSTOKE, B.C. - What many feared would be one of the worst death tolls ever in the B.C. backcountry appears to be an almost miraculous story of survival.


At snowmobile events like Big Iron,'bragging rights' are the prize

The Canadian Press - REVELSTOKE, B.C. - For "sled-heads," events like the Big Iron Shoot-Out are a powerful draw into B.C.'s rugged backcountry, offering bragging rights as the main prize for participants on their high-powered snowmobiles.

Man had seconds to hug his son tight as B.C. avalanche swept over them

George Hall IV, left, and his father George Hall III, of Browning, Montana, stand outside the Revelstoke Community Centre on Sunday March 14, 2010. In the seconds before a wall of snow swept over them, George Hall turned, wrapped his ams around his son as tightly as he could and hugged him. The two tumbled together down the side of Boulder Mountain, tossed like ragdolls by the concrete force of the avalanche. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Daniel HaydukThe Canadian Press - REVELSTOKE, B.C. - In the seconds before a wall of snow swept over them, George Hall turned, wrapped his arms around his 13-year-old son as tightly as he could and hugged him.


Parti Quebecois revokes status of left-wing political club within its party.

The Canadian Press - LEVIS, Que. - The Parti Quebecois is revoking the special status of a left wing, pro-union political club within its party.

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