Ottawa recalls hundreds of ‘Lost Canadian’ citizenship certificates for document review (opens in new tab)

IRCC has ordered an unknown number of Canadians by descent to surrender their proof-of-citizenship certificates while it re-examines the authenticity of ancestral documents used to obtain status. The sudden recall places holders in legal limbo, jeopardizing travel, employment and public-service access. Immigration lawyers say the move is highly unusual and could spark court challenges.