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We need to bring down barriers to citizenship, especially for already disadvantaged groups such as refugees, the elderly, and women. In line with Canada’s international obligations, we encourage the government to craft a new citizenship regime to which all applicants will have equal access without discrimination.  \nCanada has a legal obligation to facilitate access to citizenship for refugees:  \n“The Contracting States shall asfar as possible facilitate the assimilation and naturalization of refugees. They shall in particular make every effort to expedite naturalization proceedings and to reduce asfar as possible the charges and costs of such proceedings.”(Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, Article 34) .  \nAccess to nationality and citizenship is an important factor in the participation of newcomers in the political process. Participation in the political process, in turn, increases the sense of belonging and identification with the immigrants’new country. At present, non-citizens in Canada are unable to vote in federal,  \nprovincial/territorial, and municipal elections. As a result, Canada ranks only 20th out of 38 countries with regard to the “Political Participation” factor on the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) 2015.2 Canada’s score of 48 for political participation is indexed as “halfway favourable”. Further, Canada ranks 8th out of 38 countries with regard to the “Access to Nationality” factor, putting us behind some Western European countries as well as New Zealand and Australia.3 MIPEX cites greater wait times for permanent residents, restrictions and documentation burdens to become Canadian citizens, as among the reasons why Canada has lost several points over the previous average score of 71. Canada’s overall MIPEX score in 2014 was 68, prompting MIPEX to raise questions about the future direction of Canada’s traditionally inclusive integration policies.  \nCCR member organizations report that the people they serve feel insecure in Canada until they attain citizenship. This sense of insecurity has become significantly greater in recent years as permanent resident status has become more precarious. As a result of recent legislative amendments, former refugees who travel home for even a quick visit can face loss of permanent residence.4 It has also become easier for permanent residents to  \n1 The bill received Royal Assent on 19 June 2014.  \n2 [http://www.mipex.eu/political-participation](http://www.mipex.eu/political-participation)  \n3 [http://www.mipex.eu/access-nationality](http://www.mipex.eu/access-nationality)  \n4 Changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in 2012 mean that a finding that a person is no longer a refugee can result in automatic loss of permanent residence.  \nlose status following a criminal sentence.5 This precariousness of permanent residence combined with the increased barriers to citizenship imposed in recent years have sent a chilling message out to newcomer communities.  \nImmigration and citizenship policies can support or conversely threaten refugees’ mental health. Policies that respect their dignity and human rights and ensure timely and secure status help refugees maintain good mental health. On the other hand, policies can have serious consequences on people’s mental health when they deny access to secure permanent status, including barrie","cbCain0eQTbRD9jV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain0eQTbRD9jV","pdf",154477,13,"English","# Introduction\n# Principles\n# Provisions Reversing C-24 Changes\n## Extension of language and knowledge tests for young and older applicants","[{\"question\":\"What is Bill C-6 intended to change regarding Canadian citizenship?\",\"answer\":\"Bill C-6 amends the Citizenship Act and makes consequential amendments to another Act, reversing many provisions introduced by Bill C-24.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the submission emphasize equal access to citizenship for applicants?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that Canada should craft a new citizenship regime where all applicants have equal access without discrimination, particularly benefiting disadvantaged groups such as refugees, the elderly, and women.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document connect citizenship rules to political participation and belonging?\",\"answer\":\"It states that access to nationality and citizenship affects newcomers’ ability to participate in the political process, which in turn increases the sense of belonging and identification with Canada.\"}]","Bill C-6 - Submission of the Canadian Council for Refugees - April 2016 - Citizenship Act Amendments | PDF",33]