Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made headlines at Coachella, sparking discussions about the possibility of Perry becoming a Canadian citizen.

The reality, however, is that Perry’s path to Canadian citizenship is not straightforward. With no Canadian ancestry, her only option would be spousal sponsorship through Trudeau, involving a formal application process and residency requirements.

On the other hand, millions of ordinary Americans may already be eligible for Canadian citizenship without even realizing it.

The Law That Could Make You a Canadian Citizen

Under Bill C-3, any American born before December 15, 2025, who can trace their lineage to a Canadian ancestor is automatically considered a Canadian citizen. This law eliminates the need for applications, residency mandates, or language tests.

There is no generational limit to this law, allowing descendants of Canadian immigrants from decades ago to claim their citizenship. The surge in applications for proof of Canadian ancestry has led to significant processing delays, with archives experiencing a substantial increase in requests.

For those who have gathered the necessary documents and applied for proof of citizenship, the processing times have extended to approximately 10 months.