CANADA: FOREIGN ADOPTIONS MADE EASIER

Canadians who adopt children abroad will find it easier to have their newest family members become Canadian citizens. The new legislation allows children adopted abroad by Canadian citizens to obtain Canadian citizenship without first having to become permanent residents. As a result, the difference in treatment between children adopted abroad and children born abroad to a Canadian parent is minimized. See link:
http://news.gc.ca/web/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=370029&categoryid=16