Lost Canadians and Citizenship by Descent
Understanding Eligibility, Proving Your Claim, and Navigating the Process
Special Edition Webinar
Genealogy with a Canadian Twist
Have you ever wondered whether you may have a claim to Canadian citizenship through a parent, grandparent, or earlier ancestor?
You are not alone.
Questions about Canadian citizenship by descent have become increasingly common, especially among descendants of Canadians who moved to the United States and elsewhere around the world. Changes in citizenship law over the years have created confusion for many families, particularly those affected by the Lost Canadians issue.
This webinar will help you better understand the rules, determine potential eligibility, and learn which records may be needed to support a claim.
Live Webinar
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
8:00 pm ET
Price: $18.67 CAD
Includes:
Live webinar access
Research guide
Workbook and worksheets
Webinar replay
Are You Asking Questions Like These?
Am I a Canadian citizen through descent?
Did my parent or grandparent lose Canadian citizenship?
What is a Lost Canadian?
How do I prove my eligibility?
What records do I need?
What changed under Bill C-3?
If so, this webinar is for you.
What You Will Learn
In this webinar, we will cover:
Who the Lost Canadians are and how these situations developed
The key rules of Canadian citizenship by descent
Major citizenship law changes and what they mean today
How Bill C-3 changed eligibility for many families
The current first-generation limit and why it matters
The records needed to support a citizenship claim
Common challenges and evidentiary gaps
When a case may require professional legal guidance
This session includes a detailed document-based case study showing how genealogical records and legal evidence come together in a real citizenship-by-descent analysis.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
Descendants of Canadians living outside Canada
Individuals exploring Canadian citizenship eligibility
Genealogists researching cross-border Canadian families
Anyone trying to understand the Lost Canadians issue
No legal or genealogical background is required.
Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Format: Live online webinar
Replay: Included with registration
Price: $18.67 CAD
After purchase:
Research guide and workbook delivered 48 hours before the webinar
Webinar access link delivered 24 hours before the webinar
About Kathryn Lake Hogan
Kathryn Lake Hogan is a professional genealogist, educator, author, and speaker specializing in Canadian family history.
She is the owner of Looking4Ancestors and has been teaching genealogy for nearly two decades through webinars, institutes, conferences, and courses.
Kathryn specializes in helping people understand records, evidence, and historical context so they can make sense of complex family history questions.
Important Information
Registration is limited
Purchase is for individual use only
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Recording or redistribution is prohibited
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Reserve Your Spot
Seats are limited.
If you have been wondering whether Canadian citizenship by descent may apply to your family, this webinar will give you the knowledge and tools to better understand your next steps.
