Madam Chair, as I mentioned previously, there are dedicated staff in the department for the purposes of processing citizenship applications, including proof of citizenship applications for international adoptees. There are criteria, as I mentioned previously, that are standard to be met in these cases. These are around three considerations: ensuring the best interests of the child; that there is a genuine parent-child relationship, as I mentioned; and then there are other legal criteria to be satisfied. The adoption has to be legal in the country where it took place and in line with the laws where the Canadian is living.
On May 31st, 2023. See this statement in context.