AboutDavid Chanter Expertise I have a MA in Political Science and have worked or visited every province and territory in Canada. I work for the federal government as a Media Monitoring Officer where I scan everyday all the major newspapers in Canada. I would be pleased to answer questions on: Canadian politics (federal and provincial); Canadian geography; and, life in Canada.
Expert: David Chanter Date: 3/30/2008 Subject: Child born in Canada on Visit
Question If the Child born in Canada to the parents who were visiting Canada and could not return to their home country due to health reasons. Will the child get citizenship. If none of the parent in Canadian Citizen.
Answer Yes, the child will, because of being born in Canada, automatically become a Canadian citizen. Note that his/her birth will NOT change the status of the parents in terms of determining immigration eligibility. Please note that I am NOT an immigration or citizenship lawyer and the above answer should NOT be considered a binding or legal statement.
