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SUMMARY:Special Invitation from the Canada Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APGCAN): Expert Panel on Canadian Citizenship Post-C-3 for
LOCATION:, 1380 Beauvais, St. Laurent Quebec, QC, H4N 1T8
DESCRIPTION:Special Invitation from the Canada Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APGCAN): Expert Panel on Canadian Citizenship Post-C-3 for\n\n03/18/26 07:30 PM EST\n - 03/18/26 09:00 PM EST\Description:\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  To watch the recording at a later time, please consider joining the Canadian chapter for access.\n\nHello ~ \n\nWith the passing of Bill C-3 on December 15th, 2025, the Canadian Citizenship Act has undergone the most significant change in our careers. This is a complete re-write of the rules for citizenship by descent and has resulted in a massive expansion of potential clients for genealogists across Canada and beyond. \n\nTo help our members understand these changes and meet the requirement to understand Canadian law as it applies to our profession, we are pleased to present an APGCAN panel presentation on Canadian Citizenship Post Bill C-3 for Professional Genealogists. Panelists include:\nLisa Middlemiss (Montreal, QC) and Amandeep Hayer (Langley, BC), immigration lawyers and co-authors of “Maintaining Permanent Residence Status and Acquiring Citizenship.”\n\n\n	\n	Shawn Riel, Assistant Director for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).\n	\n	\n	Theresa McVean, APGCAN chair.\n	\n\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Jenna Lemay, APGCAN programming committee member. The discussion and question period will take place on Wednesday March 18, 2026 from 7:30pm – 9pm Eastern Time. \n\nIt's difficult to get speakers of this calibre so we appreciate your patience and the short turn-around time. \n\nThe cost is $10.00 for non-APGCAN members. Please follow this two-step process to submit your payment and register:\n\n\n	\n	Pay now securely on Stripe then immediately…\n	\n	\n	Register now and find out how you can submit your questions ahead of time.\n	\n\n\nSincerely,\n\nJenna Lemay, Moderator and Presentation Committee Lead APGCAN \n\nHolly Haimerl, Presentation Committee Member and Vice Chair APGCAN\n\nJeff Stewart, Presentation Committee Member and Chapter Representative APGCAN\n\n \Location:\n\n1380 Beauvais\nSt. Laurent Quebec, QC H4N 1T8
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Special Invitation from the Canada Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APGCAN): Expert Panel on Canadian Citizenship Post-C-3 for<br /><br />03/18/26 07:30 PM EST - 03/18/26 09:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><p dir="ltr"><strong>REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.&nbsp; To watch the recording at a later time, please consider joining the Canadian chapter for access.</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">Hello ~&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">With the passing of Bill C-3 on December 15th, 2025, the Canadian Citizenship Act has undergone the most significant change in our careers. This is a complete re-write of the rules for citizenship by descent and has resulted in a massive expansion of potential clients for genealogists across Canada and beyond.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">To help our members understand these changes and meet the requirement to understand Canadian law as it applies to our profession, we are pleased to present an APGCAN panel presentation on Canadian Citizenship Post Bill C-3 for Professional Genealogists. Panelists include:</p>
Lisa Middlemiss (Montreal, QC) and Amandeep Hayer (Langley, BC), immigration lawyers and co-authors of &ldquo;Maintaining Permanent Residence Status and Acquiring Citizenship.&rdquo;

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	<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Shawn Riel, Assistant Director for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Theresa McVean, APGCAN chair.</p>
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</ul>

<p dir="ltr">The panel will be moderated by Jenna Lemay, APGCAN programming committee member. The discussion and question period will take place on Wednesday March 18, 2026 from 7:30pm &ndash; 9pm Eastern Time.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">It's difficult to get speakers of this calibre so we appreciate your patience and the short turn-around time.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">The cost is $10.00 for non-APGCAN members. Please follow this two-step process to submit your payment and register:</p>

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	<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://buy.stripe.com/14A28s1idcxJey5blT7Zu0G">Pay</a> now securely on Stripe then immediately&hellip;</p>
	</li>
	<li aria-level="1" dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCwzvlNKl-7Cr_kOCqy5O_UUQ4LAoHFkqM6Wf2L27S2XbgjQ/viewform?usp=header">Register</a> now and find out how you can submit your questions ahead of time.</p>
	</li>
</ol>

<p dir="ltr">Sincerely,</p>

<p dir="ltr">Jenna Lemay, Moderator and Presentation Committee Lead APGCAN&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Holly Haimerl, Presentation Committee Member and Vice Chair APGCAN</p>

<p dir="ltr">Jeff Stewart, Presentation Committee Member and Chapter Representative APGCAN</p>
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&nbsp;<br />Location:<br /><br />1380 Beauvais<br />St. Laurent Quebec, QC H4N 1T8
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