Canada Issues Nearly 29,000 Proof of Citizenship Certificates in Five Months

July 22, 2026 · WOWERI

Canada's Immigration Department issued 28,940 citizenship certificates between January 1 and May 31, 2026. Another 82,000 applications are still waiting to be processed.

Introduction

Canada's Immigration Department (IRCC) has published new data showing that between January 1 and May 31, 2026, 28,940 citizenship certificates were issued to proof of citizenship applicants.

Proof of Citizenship Applications

A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior grant.

Statistics

As of May 31, 2026, IRCC had 82,000 proof of citizenship applications still waiting to be processed.

Source: cicnews.com