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Conservatives Propose Ending Birthright Citizenship Amid Migration Debate

10/10/2025

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On October 8, 2025, the Conservative Party proposed ending automatic birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents, led by Michelle Rempel Garner.
The plan seeks alignment with Australia and New Zealand amid over 2.8 million temporary migrants in 2024.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser called it fearmongering; Liberal and Bloc Québécois MPs rejected it.

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On October 8, 2025, the Conservative Party proposed ending automatic birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents, led by Michelle Rempel Garner.
The plan seeks alignment with Australia and New Zealand amid over 2.8 million temporary migrants in 2024.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser called it fearmongering; Liberal and Bloc Québécois MPs rejected it.