The revised rules expand access to Canadian citizenship for some descendants of Canadian citizens, but they do not automatically confer citizenship on everyone with a Canadian family connection. Proof of citizenship remains essentialMeeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically establish Canadian citizenship. Family records are requiredApplicants must provide documentary evidence linking each generation to demonstrate their claim. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada stated that applicants must provide “proof of parentage and Canadian citizenship for your Canadian parent, grandparent and parental ancestor as applicable.” Individual circumstances may affect eligibilityHaving a Canadian parent, grandparent or other ancestor does not necessarily guarantee citizenship.