For a very long time, we had the age of requirement for writing the Canadian citizenship test between 18 and 54. The changes to lower the age to 14 and to increase it at the upper end to 64 were an arbitrary decision that was made. We flagged at the time that there were a significant number of folks—particularly refugees, and particularly refugee women—who would not be able, regardless of how many English or French classes they took, to acquire the language for them to be able to pass a citizenship test. What I am suggesting is that Bill C-6 is actually going back to what has been proven in the past.
On April 14th, 2016. See this statement in context.