India, Dec. 16 -- A law enacted on Monday will allow children of Canadians to pass on citizenship to their progeny, even if the latter were born or adopted abroad, if they have a substantial connection to the country.

The so-called Lost Canadians bill is an amendment to the Citizenship Act, went into effect on Monday. "Moving forward, people born before December 15, 2025, who would have been citizens if not for the first-generation limit or other outdated rules, will be Canadian and can now apply for proof of citizenship," a release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC said.

Saying this "creates a modern, consistent path going forward", IRCC said that the amendment will allow a Canadian parent born or adopted abroad...