Expert Analysis

Can you possess dual citizenship in Canada and should you keep it?

By Hilete Stein and Sahar Fatima ( April 2, 2026, 11:03 AM EDT) -- Canadian immigration and nationality policy are rooted in the objective of supporting individuals and families in building meaningful and long-standing connections with Canada. Through its multiplicity of immigration pathways, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has developed innovative programs and shifted immigration policy to provide opportunities for individuals to build their lives in Canada, or if required, to renounce Canadian citizenship....