Canada is now providing electronic Canadian citizenship certificates as an alternative to the traditional paper versions. Beginning on January 4, 2023, those who apply to become a Canadian citizen, request a citizenship certificate, resume their Canadian citizenship or are members of the Canadian Armed Forces and wish to regain it can now opt between an e-certificate or a physical paper one. A citizenship certificate is an official record verifying one’s Canadian citizenship, either in paper or electronic form. It does not allow individuals to travel.
