As of August 10, the wait for a proof of Canadian citizenship certificate has soared to 25 months. The rule change means a person with an unbroken line to a Canadian ancestor is now a Canadian citizen, and can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, no matter how many generations separate them. In January 2026, the processing time for proof of citizenship applications was only 10 months. Processing for proof of Canadian citizenship applications has since resumed. Since the passing of the bill, thousands of Americans have been applying for proof of Canadian citizenship, in the form of a Canadian citizenship certificate.