Citizenship Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29)

Marginal note:Application for evidence of citizenship

• 12 (1) The Minister shall — on application by a person — determine, including by way of an electronic system, whether they are a citizen and, if they are,

  • (a) subject to any regulations made under paragraph 27(1)(i), issue a certificate of citizenship to them; or

  • (b) subject to any regulations made under paragraph 27(1)(i) or (i.1), provide them with some other means to establish their citizenship.

• Marginal note:Providing evidence of citizenship on acquisition

  (2) After a person acquires citizenship as a result of an application under section 5 or 5.1 or subsection 11(1), the Minister shall

  • (a) issue a certificate of citizenship to the person; or

  • (b) provide the person with some other means to establish their citizenship.