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Policy and Regulations

See what the law says. You can read the acts, the regulations or a range of related information here.

	Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) Learn about Canada’s immigration law, which came into effect on June 28, 2002.
	Citizenship Act and Regulations See Canada’s latest Citizenship Act and Regulations.
	Bill C-14 Proposed legislation tabled on May 15, 2006, to allow children adopted abroad by Canadian citizens to obtain Canadian citizenship without first having to become permanent residents.
	Policy and Program Manuals See CIC manuals and operational bulletins or read related questions and answers.
	Agreements Read about the Canada-Quebec Accord and other federal/provincial agreements, as well as agreements between Citizenship and Immigration Canada and other governments.
	Sustainable Development Strategy Find out about the Department’s efforts to promote sustainable development.
	Certificate of Canadian Citizenship: An Examiner’s Guide See the new features you will find on the “A” Series April 2002 updated certificate.