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What citizenship applications tell us about policy implementation

Analysis of citizenship data shows that operational policy changes have a real impact, making naturalization either harder or easier for new Canadians.

Opinion
BY ANDREW GRIFFITH
October 7, 2024

Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | October 7, 2024

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What citizenship applications tell us about policy implementation

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