Canadian citizen, you to be eligible to become a must:

• be a permanent resident
• have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years
• have filed your taxes, if you need to
• pass a citizenship test
• prove your language skills

• Spouses of Canadian citizens

  You don’t automatically become a citizen when you marry a Canadian.

  If you’re the spouse of a Canadian citizen, you must meet the same requirements listed above (no exception)

• Children and grandchildren of Canadian citizens

  If you have a Canadian parent or grandparent, you may be a Canadian citizen.

  • See if you may be a Canadian citizen
  • To find out for sure, apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate.