Resources

Would you like to do some preliminary research yourself?

Below are some of our favorite resources to get started. Bon Chance!

Canada’s Bill C3 and Citizenship Application Information

Changes to Canada’s citizenship act: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/act-changes.html

2025 Rules change overview:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/act-changes/rules-2025.html

How to apply for citizenship certificate:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html

Genealogy Resources: Finding Vital Records Online

Major Genealogy Websites

• Ancestry : www.ancestry.com  (requires paid subscription - some public libraries may provide access)

• Find My Past : www.findmypast.com (requires paid subscription)

• My Heritage: www.myheritage.com (requires paid subscription)

• Family Search : www.familysearch.org- a free resource

US Federal Records - National Archives and Records Administration – www.archives.gov

Canadian Federal Records - Library and Archives Canada - www.bac-lac-gc.ca

Links to US State Archives - Some of our favorite US state websites  -  www.familytreemagazine.com/best-state-genealogy-websites

Links to Canadian Province Archives

• Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/collection/research-help/genealogy-family-history/birth-marriage-death-records.html

• Genealogy, family history and census research and help - Canada.ca