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This chapter is primarily intended as a short guide for students assisting clients with the basic process of obtaining a citizenship grant. For more detailed information refer to the ''Citizenship Act'', RSC 1985, c. C-29 and ''Citizenship Regulations'', SOR/93-246.

Everyone should be encouraged to apply for citizenship as soon as they become eligible. It is important to be as thorough as possible with the initial citizenship application, as this is the best chance for obtaining citizenship.